Question

Gillian is easily impressed by make-up which claims to be manufactured with the use of crystals, but without really wondering about why that would improve it. As teens move through adolescence, their capacity for critical thinking improves. What area of the brain is thought to be responsible for this change?

Answer 1

Prefrontal Cortex

Step-by-step explanation:

The prefrontal cortex is that part of the brain with the highest level of frontal lobes, located right behind the forehead.It is made up of the orbitomedial and the dorsolateral prefrontal regions.

It gives the ability to voluntarily control the way of thinking , emotional responses , behavior and decision making.

It is developed through bout the age of 25 when teens transit to adolescent when dopamine production is higher.

Answer 2

Corpus Callosum

Step-by-step explanation:

A large bundle of axon fibers. Connects left and right sides of brain. Thickens during adolescence, increasing ability to process information.