Brain Development and Self-Regulation Quiz 3

What important part of your brain is still under development beyond adolescence, even into your twenties?

• Limbic system

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

What is the prefrontal cortex responsible for?

• Managing emotions

• Regulating sleep

• Managing behavior and planning for the future

• Controlling heart rate

What does the prefrontal cortex have to do with teens living in the moment and being more likely to take risks?

• It is fully developed

• It is underdeveloped

• It controls emotions

• It enhances memory

What part of the brain is also referred to as the "emotional brain"?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amyglada

• Cerebellum

• Brainstem

How does the limbic system work?

• It regulates sleep patterns

• It ties activity of the forebrain to the midbrain and hindbrain by providing emotional context situations.

• It controls muscle movement

• It enhances logical thinking

Why is the location of the cortex versus limbic system important?

• The limbic system develops faster because the brain develops back to front.

• Both develop together.

• Emotion processing develop earlier and then executive function later.

• The cortex develops faster because the brain develops front to back.

What is self-regulation?

• manage emotions, behaviors, and movement under stress

• Helps focus and attention.

• A type of memory

• A reflex action

• Temperature control

What things does self-regulation requires teens to do?

• Ignore problems

• Plan what they want to accomplish

• Avoid challenges

• Act impulsively

• Monitor progress

What things does self-regulation requires teens to do?

• Ignore problems

• Take control

• Avoid challenges

• Reflect on what worked.

• Make changes when things don't go as planned

Why do teens need self-regulation skills?

• To enhance physical strength

• To filter distractions and control impulses

• To improve digestion

• To increase height

• Set, prioritize, and achieve goals