Question

Fourteen-year-old John and Carlos decided to build a bike ramp that would propel them in the air over a small but deep ravine. This could have caused considerable physical injury had Carlos's father not caught them before they completed the act. In this case, John and Carlos's impulsive behavior is due to the _____, but Carlos's father's more reasoned response is due to the maturity of the _____.

Answer 1

limbic system; prefrontal cortex

Step-by-step explanation:

Limbic system: It is a very complex structure which is found on both side of the brain hemisphere in the thalamus area. The limbic system includes the amygdala, the hypothalamus, and the hippocampus, etc. The limbic system is responsible for controlling specific behaviors of a human being or animals, for example, self-preservation, emotional reaction, and feeling of hunger. The hormonal system will get affected due to the damage caused to the limbic system.

Prefrontal cortex: It is the cerebral cortex that covers the frontal lobe's front part. It is responsible for personality expression, moderating social behavior, decision making, and tough cognitive tasks. It plays an important role in short-term memory.