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speak, because for most teens, they do not result from a lack of control. this realization is not so new, but it serves to place the recent neuroscience of brain development in perspective. it is because adolescents are immature in regard to experience that makes them vulnerable to mishaps. and for those with weak - cognitive control, the risks are even greater. but we should not let stereotypes of this immaturity color our interpretation of what they are doing. teenagers are just learning to be adults, and this inevitably involves a certain degree of risk. \why its time to lay the stereotype of the teen brain to rest\ by dan romer, university of pennsylvania, october 29, 2017. copyright © the conversation 2017, cc - by - nd. unless otherwise noted, this content is licensed under the cc by - nc - sa 4.0 license. notes ● all ○ definitions ○ footnotes 1. a problem that causes a decrease in ability 2. a disease or illness 3. combining two or more things into one 4. a chemical in the body responsible for sending messages between the brain and different nerve cells 5. injurious (adjective): causing or likely to cause damage or harm 6. casual or informal speech question 5 of 5 why does the author think its normal that teens make risky mistakes? a they dont have the same experience as adults. b they are less susceptible to negative experiences. c they dont consider many things risky or dangerous. d they dont consider the consequences of their actions.

Explanation:

The text states that adolescents are immature in terms of experience, which makes them vulnerable to mishaps. Teenagers are in the process of learning to be adults, and this involves risk. So, the lack of adult - like experience is the reason for their risky mistakes.

Answer:

A. They don't have the same experience as adults.