Physical Development Across the Lifespan

AP Psychology· difficulty 4/5

The prefrontal cortex (executive function) matures

A
$Reaches full maturity by about age five$
B
$Never fully matures across the lifespan$
C
$Reaches full maturity by about age twelve$
D
$Continues developing into early/mid 20s$
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Explanation

Late maturation explains some teen risk-taking and impulsivity.

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