In the study by Steinberg and colleagues of risk-taking and impulse control, _____________________________
a. levels of risk-taking peaked at ages 19 to 22 and levels of impulse control reached adult levels at ages 16 to 18.
b. females rated themselves as more vulnerable to risk-taking than males
c. levels of risk-taking peaked at age 12 to 15 and levels of impulse control reached adult levels at ages 18 to 22
d. males who engaged in risk-taking at a younger age continued risk-taking into adulthood
Answer: C
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