The brain and decisions

What does the prefrontal cortex do?

• talk and think

• controls emotion

• coordinates movement and balance

• makes decisions

• stores information

When do scientists believe the brain is fully developed?

• In adolescence

• In the 20s

• In the 30s

• Never

Adolescents have a frontal lobe; however, they will access it more slowly.

• True

• False

When making the decision, you must consider your...

• Values

• Decision

• Problem

• Mother

Values are...

• the way a person thinks, feels, and acts.

• beliefs or things you consider important

• the same for everyone

• the result of a decision

The limbic system in the brain controls your

• Thoughts

• Vision

• Balance

• Emotions

Which part of the brain is responsible for teenagers taking more risks?

• Striatum

• Prefrontal cortex

• Medulla

The adolescent brain is more interested in instant gratification.

• True

• False

Which hormone is responsible for a surge of pleasure in the reward system?

• Epinephrine

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

• Adrenaline

Adolescents are more sensitive to dopamine, resulting in a desire for success as well as a higher risk of addiction.

• True

• False