The Teen Brain

Scientists know that human brain development is complete, or close to it, by age 10.

• True
• False

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The function of the frontal lobe is to ask questions like... 

• How do I locate a geographical area?
• Is this a good idea?
• How can I improve my grade point average?

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Teenagers have a frontal lobe; however, they're going to access it more slowly.

• True
• False

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The nerve cells that connect teenagers' frontal lobes with the rest of their brain move 

• Sluggishly 
• Rapidly

The development of abstract thinking allows adolescents to be able to make good decisions without the aid of adults.

• True

• False

It has proven that multitasking, such as listening to music and watching a movie while studying, makes students produce better quality work in much less time.

• True

• False

By providing positive feedback, adults can help young teens develop a positive self concept.

• True

• False

During adolescence, the relationships teens have with others doesn't change significantly.

• True

• False

Extracurricular activities provide opportunities for teens of all ages to meet new people and develop social skills.

• True

• False

The role of peer relations change during the teen years in all of the following ways except ________.

• friends provide a sense of belonging, so they become more important.

• friendships with peers become closer and more lasting.

• making friends is based more on appearances than character.

• friends can be male or female.