Prefrontal Cortex Development: The maturation of the prefrontal cortex region of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control.
Executive Functions: Higher-level cognitive processes, such as planning, organizing, problem-solving, and self-control, that aid in risk assessment.
Amygdala Activation: The activation of the amygdala, an almond-shaped structure in the brain involved in processing emotions and assessing threats.