Which statement best describes teenagers' emotional states according to the material?

• A. Teenagers experience fewer mood swings than adults.
• B. Teenagers are particularly susceptible to emotional ups and downs.
• C. Teenagers' emotions are always stable.
• D. Teenagers do not experience mood changes.

Answer: (B)

Emotional variability is a hallmark of adolescence. Hormonal changes and developing brain circuits influence mood regulation, making teens more prone to swings in how they feel. The emotional center of the brain is highly reactive, while the areas that help calm and reason through feelings are still maturing, so teens experience ups and downs more readily. This is why teenagers are particularly susceptible to emotional ups and downs. It’s not that their emotions are always stable or that mood changes don’t occur; those ideas don’t fit the typical adolescent emotional experience.