Single Answer MCQ
Q-00046121

Adolescents are more likely to engage in substance abuse due to which brain development factor?

1

Fully developed frontal lobe

2

Immature emotional regulation

3

Strong impulse control

4

Complete cognitive ability

Answer and Solution

Answer

B. Immature emotional regulation

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Immature emotional regulation'. During adolescence, the brain's frontal lobe, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is still developing, leading to riskier behaviors like substance use.

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