3.4 Quiz Review

Which part of the brain both rewards us and makes us want to fight or run away?

• the dACC (the dorsal anterior cingulate cortex)

• the lateral prefrontal cortex

• the limbic system

• the prefrontal cortex

In “Embarrassed?,” the section “Embarrassment Has an Unfair Advantage” is organized to show the —

• ways teens can overcome negative thoughts

• way understanding of social pain has changed over time

• positive and negative impacts of social pain

• types of positive feelings teens may experience

In “Embarrassed?,” the author includes information about Cyberball most likely to explain —

• how feeling rejected affects the brain

• how teens like to play video games

• how feelings change over time

• some people feel pain more than others

True or False. In "Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain," two steps you can take to overcome embarrassment are: deactivate the alarm and read a book.

• True

• False

In "Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain," which sentence states a main idea of the selection?

• Teens gets embarrassed easily.

• It would be best if we all could turn off hurt feelings.

• Brain changes cause teens to have strong reactions to social situations.

• The brain treats bad feelings like a tug-of-war.

In "Embarrassed? Blame Your Brain," how does the author support the claim that the brain reacts similarly to physical pain and to social pain?

• The author includes a personal anecdote illustrating the point.

• The author includes particular research about the topic.

• The author includes quotes from interviews with teens.

• The author includes a graphic of important brain regions.

How does Vinny’s conversation with his mother contribute to the plot of “The Ravine”?

• It shows that Vinny breaks his promises.

• It increases Vinny’s sense of danger about going to the pond.

• It shows that his mother disagrees with his father.

• It reveals his mother’s controlling personality.

Which two words best describe how Vinny feels at the end of “The Ravine”?

• happy and boastful

• excited and nervous

• curious and confident

• calm and relieved

In “The Ravine,” which detail indicates that Vinny’s friends do not agree with the choice he made?

• They tell him that he is a coward.

• They laugh and joke with each other.

• They shout at him.

• They do not speak to him.

Which quote from “Embarrassed?” best explains the main conflict in “The Ravine”?

• Fitting in becomes essential. (paragraph 3)

• Some people have especially reactive pain-response systems. (paragraph 8)

• Spending time with other kids becomes a top priority. (paragraph 3)

• Social pain hurts, but it also makes us nicer. (paragraph 13)