Flashcard: The Debt We Owe the Adolescent Brain

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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of subheadings in a text?
Back
Subheadings break the text into smaller sections, helping to organize ideas and guide the reader.
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CCSS.RI.2.5
CCSS.RI.1.5
CCSS.RI.K.5
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How do teenage brains differ from children's brains?
Back
Teenage brains are wired for risk-taking, which helps propel them out of their homes.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'pruning' refer to in the context of adolescent brain development?
Back
Pruning refers to the process where the adolescent brain becomes more efficient by eliminating unused neural connections.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What activity likely takes up the largest portion of an adolescent's daily activities?
Back
Sleep.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can teenagers benefit from their developing brains?
Back
Teenagers can benefit from their developing brains through innovation and creativity, as long as their risk-taking is not lethal.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the significance of the prefrontal cortex in adolescents?
Back
The prefrontal cortex helps with decision-making and is crucial for managing risk and rewards.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does peer approval play in adolescent behavior?
Back
The desire for peer approval can lead to destructive risk-taking among teenagers.
Tags
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.2
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