
Teenage Brains Are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the word "malleable" mean in the title?
easily influenced or shaped.
rigid and unchangeable.
highly intelligent.
physically strong.
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1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 2, impulsive means:
3.
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Part A:What does the information in paragraphs 3 help the reader understand?
the specific neurological differences between teenage and adult brains
the societal implications of teenage behavior on public policy
how teenage brains are uniquely positioned for growth and learning
the medical treatments available for impulsive teenagers
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Part B: Which sentence support your answer to part A?
"But adolescent brains are also vulnerable, dynamic and highly responsive to positive feedback, they say."
"These studies have concluded that teens are prone to this sort of behavior because the so-called reward systems in their brains are very sensitive."
"The teen brain isn’t broken."
“He says the rapid changes occurring in the brains of teenagers make these years “a time of enormous opportunity.”
5.
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1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 3, opportunity means
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does the information in paragraphs 4 and 5 help the reader understand about adolescent risk-taking behavior?
It is solely a result of peer pressure and societal expectations.
It arises because of highly sensitive reward systems and underdeveloped self-control circuits in the brain.
It indicates that teenagers lack the intelligence to make sound decisions.
It can be entirely prevented with the right educational programs.
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1 min • 1 pt
In paragraph 4, wired means _________________.
connected by wires.
functioning without energy.
naturally inclined or disposed to something.
isolated from external influences.
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