Dopamine and the Teenage Brain

What is the primary neurotransmitter mentioned that influences teenage behavior?

• Oxytocin

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

What part of the brain is described as going 'under construction' during adolescence?

• Cerebellum

• Prefrontal Cortex

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

Why do teenagers often engage in risky behaviors, according to the text?

• Enhanced dopamine supply and sensitivity

• Peer pressure only

• They don't think about the consequences at all

• Lack of knowledge about the risks

What effect does the presence of peers have on teenage drivers?

• Only affects them if the peers encourage reckless behavior

• Increases the likelihood of reckless driving

• Has no effect on their driving behavior

• Makes them drive more cautiously

What is the article's perspective on the adolescent brain's development and risk-taking?

• Adolescents should be locked up until they are mature

• It should be pathologized and treated as a disorder

• It is essential for growth and making contributions to society

• It is a liability that needs to be strictly managed