Which of the following is true with regards to the development of the brain during childhood and adolescence?
A. The brain's development is more or less complete by the onset of puberty.
B. Brain development virtually ceases following puberty.
C. Brain development is faster during adolescence than during childhood.
D. Different parts of the brain mature at different rates in adolescence.
Answer: D
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