The Teenage Brain

Reread paragraph 1. Which factors influence teenage behavior? Choose all that apply.

• Parents

• Changes in hormones

• Developing brain

• New technology

• Teachers

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Some parts of the brain have not fully developed by adolescence. How does this affect the behavior of teenagers? Choose all that apply.

• They sometimes use poor judgement.

• They feel a lot of stress.

• They don't always think of consequences of their behavior.

• They often do not plan well.

• They are angry, sad, and upset.

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According to paragraphs 3 and 4, why are teenagers sometimes not good at judging other people's emotion?

• They don't look closely at other people's faces.

• They don't fully use the part of the brain related to judgement and planning.

• They think other people hate them.

• A high level of certain hormones makes it hard for them to think clearly.

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Risky behavior may be related to the level of hormones.

• True

• False

Which of the following is stated in paragraph 5.

• Adults and teenagers need the same amount of sleep.

• Most teenagers become sleepy later in the evening than adults.

• Many adults do not get enough sleep.

• Lack of sleep for a teenager does not usually have negative effects.

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Which statement is not correct according to paragraph 6?

• Parents are concerned that new technology has negative effects on their children.

• Teenagers find it normal to do several activities at the same time.

• Scientists are studying the effects of multitasking on the adolescent brain.

• So far, scientists have found that playing video games has no positive effects on teenage development.

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What changes have occurred as a result of our new knowledge of the adolescent brain? Choose all that apply.

• Some schools allow teenagers to start their classes later in the day.

• Difficult classes such science and mathematics are offered online.

• If teenagers commit a crime in the United States, they get the same penalty as adults.

• New research is changing the way some experts are writing laws in the United States.

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