Survival Guide to Adults

Which one of these items did adults over 40 not have growing up when they were your age?

• bus rides to school

• free school lunch

• dress code

• cell phone

Which statement best describes the meaning of this SIMILE: "The teenage brain is like a brand-new Ferrari."

• Teen brains are great at organizing tasks and getting things done.

• Teen brains go so fast, they can't think clearly sometimes.

• Teen brains are too slow to solve any complex problems.

• Teen brains are the best at everything.

Because of your age, which part of your brain is still much smallar than an adult's brain?

• brain stem

• cerebellum

• prefrontal cortex

• occiptal lobe

What is the job of your brain's prefrontal cortex?

• to regulate your breathing, and heart rate

• to monitor balance and movement

• to organize and assess problems and risks

• to store memories and learning

According to the article, which topic is something that adults are relentlessly obsessed with?

• time

• food

• money

• clothes

Select something that would really irritate an adult. Select ALL that apply.

• being late

• ignoring an important deadline

• using the phone

• wasting time

What are some strategies you can use when dealing with adults? Select all that apply.

• monitor your voice level

• communicate clearly

• be patient

• make lame excuses

Select somthing that really irritates teenagers.

• forgetting to buy pet food

• adults interrupting their social time

• driving slowly

• eating pizza

In the context of the sentence, what does the word "puny" mean? "Since your brain develops from back to front, your PFC is still puny in comparison."

• round

• small

• dry

• mild

According to the article, what strategies can teens and adults use to manage their work and social stress?

• procrastinate or ignore the problems

• work out or exercise

• islolate yourself

• set boundaries