The Adolescent Brain

At what age does the brain finish the period of adolescence?

• 16

• 18

• 25

• 30

Which system of the brain deals with immediate gratification, anger and also develops quickly in teenage years?

• Striatum

• Frontal System

• Occipital System

• Limbic System

What brain region is very active during adolescence that is part of the brain’s reward system?

• Striatum

• Occipital System

• Frontal System

• Limbic System

What part of the brain is the last to develop and helps you make good decisions?

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Occipital Cortex

• Frontal Cortex

• Limbic Cortex

Teenagers brains are fully developed and are capable of making good decisions.

• True

• False