Question

thirteen - year - old charlie is seeking out more and more dangerous activities to experience the thrill. he feels a sense of reward when he jumps his bicycle or plays with firecrackers. charlies ____ is/are ahead of his prefrontal cortex.
a occipital lobe
b limbic system
c parietal lobe
d glial cells

Explanation:

The limbic system is associated with emotions, rewards, and drives. During adolescence, the limbic system develops faster than the prefrontal cortex (which is responsible for decision - making, impulse control). Charlie's seeking of thrill (a reward - related behavior) indicates that his limbic system is more developed (ahead) compared to his prefrontal cortex at this stage. The occipital lobe is for visual processing, the parietal lobe for sensory integration (touch, etc.), and glial cells are support cells in the nervous system (not directly related to the described behavior).

Answer:

B. limbic system