If you think about it, some of the strongest stereotypes we have about adolescents are related to _________________________.

A. Prefrontal degeneration
B. Attenuation within the limbic system
C. Metacognition
D. Neural synaptic pruning


Ans: C. Metacognition

Psychology

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