Teen Brain Pre Test

Front

The brain is considered fully developed by which age?

Back

26

Front

The myelination of the teen brain

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insulates and speeds up connections and thought processes

Front

Which of the following is a contextual definition of "vulnerable"?
resilient,
able to be harmed,
able to adapt easily,
immature

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able to be harmed

Front

What does "cognitive" mean in the sentence: "The outer layer of the brain was thicker in children who got a lot of cognitive stimulation and had nurturing parents"?

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brain-related

Front

Located in the back of the head, this structure is responsible for coordinated movement (like walking, dancing, etc.) and balance

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cerebellum

Front

The prefrontal cortex, a key brain region located directly behind your forehead, is an important control center for:

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Thinking ahead & sizing up risks and rewards

Front

This part of the brain is in the very bottom and controls involuntary movements like blinking, breathing, and swallowing

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Brain Stem

Front

The limbic system, a part of the brain that matures earlier than the prefrontal cortex, plays a central role in:

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Emotional responses

Front

It is now believed that teens act impulsively primarily because of

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raging hormones and underdeveloped emotional brain areas

Front

What is the role of a neuroscientist?

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Studying the brain and nervous system