Lesson 3 Act 5

What is the developmental mismatch? Check all that apply.

• The limbic system is mature and sensitive to rewards

• The limbic system is immature and underdeveloped

• the prefrontal cortex helps stop from taking risks

What two systems are being compared in this paragraph?

• the prefrontal cortex and limbic system

• the prefrontal cortex and the brain

• the brain and the memory

Answer explanation

Th text mentions the prefrontal cortex and limbic system in the text.

The theory suggests that this results in a ‘developmental mismatch’ between the maturity and functioning of these two brain systems,(the limbic system and the prefrontal cortex system),

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CCSS.RL.11-12.9

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According to the passage, what is the function of the prefrontal cortex?

• good feelings when doing something risky

• feeling that prevents doing something risky

• a feeling of panic on a roller coaster

Answer explanation

The text states,

... aren’t always able to stop themselves doing so in the heat of the moment (a skill that relies on the prefrontal cortex)....

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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According to the paragraph, what is the function of the limbic system?

• feels fearful when something scary happens

• alerts when something dangerous is about to happen

• feels good when doing something risky

Answer explanation

The text states,

....and this in turn explains why adolescents get a kick out of taking risks (a function of the limbic system) ....

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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How do adults behave in comparison to teens? Check all that apply.

• They are better at driving and getting home safe

• They are better at regulating behaviors

• They are better at avoiding threatening situations

• They can resist risky things even when there's reward

Why is it called the dual systems model?

• The prefrontal cortex and limbic system are involved

• The teens and adults are involved

• The brain and the conscious are involved

Was there any evidence that the reward and emotion systems developed faster than the prefrontal cortex?

• Yes

• No

What does the amygdala do and where is it located?

• process movement; the brain

• process touch; the limbic region

• process emotions; the limbic region

What does the nucleus accumbens do and where is it located?

• process reward; the limbic region

• process touch; the brain

• process emotions; the limbic region

What the purpose of the study by the scientists ?

• To see if the nucleus accumbens is the same as the amygdala

• To see if the limbic regions mature faster than the prefrontal cortex

• To see if the rewards and emotions support each other

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

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