fMRI evidence reveals that adolescents __________ than adults do
A) recruit the prefrontal cortex’s network of connections with other brain areas less effectively
B) react less strongly to stressful events and experience pleasurable stimuli more intensely
C) manage their feelings and impulses more effectively and delay gratification more efficiently
D) engage in risky, sensation-seeking activities less often and manage their emotions more effectively
Answer: A
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