Teenage Brains Are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say

What does the word "malleable" mean in the title?

• easily influenced or shaped.

• rigid and unchangeable.

• highly intelligent.

• physically strong.

In paragraph 2, impulsive means:

Part A:What does the information in paragraphs 3  help the reader understand?

• 1. the specific neurological differences between teenage and adult brains

• 1. the societal implications of teenage behavior on public policy

• 1. how teenage brains are uniquely positioned for growth and learning

• 1. the medical treatments available for impulsive teenagers

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.”

In paragraph 3, opportunity means

What does the information in paragraphs 4 and 5 help the reader understand about adolescent risk-taking behavior?

• 1. It is solely a result of peer pressure and societal expectations.

• 1. It arises because of highly sensitive reward systems and underdeveloped self-control circuits in the brain.

• 1. It indicates that teenagers lack the intelligence to make sound decisions.

• 1. It can be entirely prevented with the right educational programs.

In paragraph 4,  wired means _________________.

• connected by wires.

• functioning without energy.

• naturally inclined or disposed to something.

• isolated from external influences.

What does the information in paragraph 6 through 9 in the article "Teenage Brains Are Malleable And Vulnerable, Researchers Say" help the reader understand about how rewards influence decision-making among teenagers? Select TWO correct answers. 

• • Teenagers are inherently more impulsive than adults and cannot make good decisions when rewards are involved.

• • Teenagers' brains show more activity in decision-making regions when motivated by rewards, indicating thoughtful decision-making.

• The sensitivity of teenagers to rewards can enhance their decision-making capabilities in certain situations.

• • Adults are always better at decision-making in reward-based scenarios due to their fully developed brains.

• • Rewards have no significant impact on the decision-making process of teenagers compared to adults.

What do paragraphs 10 through 13 help the reader understand about the effect of life experiences in brain development? Select TWO correct answers. 

• • Early life experiences have no lasting impact on the brain's physical structure or its responsiveness to rewards.

• • Experiencing depression in adolescence can lead to a brain that is less responsive to rewards later in life.

• • Nurturing environments and cognitive stimulation during childhood can result in a thicker cortex, enhancing thinking and memory capabilities.

• • The only way to ensure positive brain development is through academic achievements in early childhood.

• • Physical exercise is the most critical factor in developing a responsive reward system in the brain.

In paragraph 13, critical means