How the Teen Brain Transforms Relationships by Daniel Siegel

According to the article, how does the teen brain's development impact their ability to form and maintain relationships?

• It only impacts their physical development, not their relationships

• It makes them better at forming and maintaining relationships

• It has no impact on their ability to form and maintain relationships

• It influences their emotions, decision-making, and social interactions.

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What changes occur in the teen brain that affect their social interactions and relationships?

• No changes in emotions to social cues and emotional responses

• Emotions are mild and there are some emotional responses.

• Emotions become more intense, sometimes showing intense behaviors.

• Emotions become less intense, and there are no emotional responses.

Explain the role of neurotransmitters in shaping the teen brain's response to social situations and relationships.

• Neurotransmitters influence emotions, behavior, and decision-making.

• The teen brain's response to social situations and relationships is solely determined by genetics, not neurotransmitters.

• Neurotransmitters only affect physical development, not emotional or behavioral responses.

• Neurotransmitters have no impact on the teen brain's response to social situations and relationships.

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How are the dopamine levels different in adolescents than in a kid or an adult?

• The baseline levels of dopamine are the same in every age and release the same amounts.

• The baseline levels of dopamine are higher in an adolescent, but release lower amounts.

• The baseline levels of dopamine are high, with a high release rate in all ages.

• The baseline levels of dopamine are lower in an adolescent, but release higher amounts.

According to Daniel Siegel, why has nature created this system called "adolescence"?

• So we will become independent and move out on our own one day.

• So we will want to stay in our parents basement forever.

• Because we don't like oatmeal.

• Because our caregivers make the best oatmeal.

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What does the author use "oatmeal" to refer to?

• The author uses oatmeal as an metaphor to explain that life is sometimes bumpy.

• The author uses oatmeal as a simile to show that life is sometimes boring like oatmeal.

• The author uses oatmeal as a metaphor for an example for what a caregiver does for us.

• The author uses oatmeal to explain that everyone loves a good bowl of oatmeal.

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Why do adults need to let this adolescent process happen?

• The brain is helping the teen get ready to be on his own.

• This is a normal process that happens to everyone.

• If kids are given a chance to develop social skills, they will become better adults.

• All of the above.

How is one way a teens' view of their parents change.

• They realize their parents are smarter than they thought.

• They realize their parents are not perfect, which helps them become more independent in preparing for adulthood.

• They realize their parents really do know everything.

• They realize that their parents are actually rock stars.

How can adults make things easier for a teen who is feelings emotional?

• Just back off, and let the teen feel whatever it is their feeling at the time.

• Tell the teen that tomorrow is another day and to stop being so emotional.

• Put the teen on restriction since adults don't want any mistakes to happen.

• Take away their phone so the teen can't call their friends.

What do humans seek when they make attachments to peers?

• to be seen.

• to be safe

• to be soothed, or comforted

• All of the above