Adolescents who engage in high-risk behavior ______.

A. are more likely to have a limbic system comparable to those of adults
B. show less activity in parts of the prefrontal cortex associated with decision-making
C. are more likely to use "cold processes" than "hot processes" for decision-making
D. show the same activity of the reward parts of the brain as adults


Answer: B

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