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Mei was an impulsive preschooler. It is likely that, as an adolescent, she will be:

a) Equally impulsive
b) More cautious
c) Less impulsive
d) Completely reserved

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Final answer:

Mei's impulsivity as a preschooler does not definitively predict her behavior as an adolescent. While she might still exhibit some impulsivity, it is likely that with age and maturity, she could become less impulsive as she develops.

Step-by-step explanation:

If Mei was an impulsive preschooler, it is not necessarily the case that she will exhibit the same level of impulsiveness as an adolescent. Children's personalities and behaviors can change significantly as they develop. According to research on adolescent brain development, although adolescents may experience increased risk-taking behavior due to brain activity in the reward center, they are not necessarily more impulsive than other age groups. This is supported by research that shows adolescents consider risks similarly to adults. Therefore, it is possible that Mei could be equally impulsive, more cautious, or less impulsive as an adolescent, and her development would depend on a variety of influences including her environment, upbringing, and individual brain development. However, based on the idea that impulse control tends to improve with age and maturity, the most likely option would be (c) Less impulsive.

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