Dopamine and Teenage Logic

What is the chemical that makes us feel good and drives us to seek out rewards?

• Serotonin

• Dopamine

• Adrenaline

• Melatonin

What is the term for the ability to control impulses and make more thoughtful decisions?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Cognitive development

• Cognitive control

• Cognitive bias

What is the term for the type of thinking that focuses on the potential rewards of an experience rather than the potential risks?

• Hyperrational thinking

• Impulsiveness

• Dopamine

• Critical thinking

Why are teenagers more susceptible to addiction?

• Because they have more self-control

• Because their brains release less dopamine in response to new experiences

• Because their brains release more dopamine in response to new experiences

• Because they have fewer opportunities to try new experiences

What is the word for acting without thinking about the consequences, which is frequently seen in teenage behavior?

• Impulsive

• Rational

• Cautious

• Deliberate

What is the term used to describe the potential negative consequences associated with engaging in risky behavior during teenage development?

• Consequence

• Risk

• Growth

• Maturity

Which of the following is a reason why it's important to understand how the teenage brain works?

• To limit the amount of fun teenagers can have

• To help teenagers make safer and healthier choices

• To make teenagers more impulsive

• To encourage teenagers to take more risks

What is the term for the changes that the teenage brain is going through due to hormones?

• Cognitive development

• Emotional development

• Hormonal development

• Physical development

What is the term for the belief or desire that is in conflict with our values or beliefs?

• Cognitive dissonance

• Cognitive development

• Cognitive control

• Cognitive bias

What is the term used to describe the positive outcomes associated with making healthy choices during teenage development?

• Achievement

• Reward

• Consequence

• Risk