The __________ refers to a theory that a gap between the maturation of the brain's reward circuit and the executive control network leads to a high rate of risk-taking.

A. prefrontal cortex model of risk-taking
B. circadian timing system
C. ventral striatum
D. dual systems model of risk-taking


Answer: D

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