Question

multiple choice question
the amygdala, which is a part of the brain involved with emotions, matures more rapidly in adolescents than the ______, which gives people the self - control needed to sometimes avoid acting on those emotions.

hippocampus
prefrontal lobes
hypothalamus
cerebellum

Explanation:

The prefrontal lobes are responsible for self - control and higher - order cognitive functions like decision - making and impulse regulation. In adolescents, the amygdala, which processes emotions, matures faster than the prefrontal lobes, leading to more impulsive behavior at times. The hippocampus is mainly involved in memory formation, the hypothalamus in regulating body functions like hunger and temperature, and the cerebellum in motor control and balance.

Answer:

B. prefrontal lobes