According to recent research, the prefrontal cortex finishes developing in

A. middle childhood.
B. early adolescence.
C. early childhood.
D. emerging adulthood.


Answer: D

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A. Stage 0 B. Stage 1 C. Stage 2 D. Stage 3

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