Josh is 15 years old. His brother Mark is 11. Josh is much better at videogames than Mark now
that he is an adolescent. What about his brain development would be causing this to be the
case?
a. Growth in brain areas that control spatial perception, motor functions, and information
processing improve between ages 13-15.
b. Hormones released during puberty increase the adolescent's processing speed.
c. The growth of the prefrontal cortex and frontal lobe increase the competitive nature of the
adolescent.
d. Growth in the brain that effects decision making, reaction time, and cognition are not fully
mature until age thirteen.
a. Growth in brain areas that control spatial perception, motor functions, and information
processing improve between ages 13-15.
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