Choices Quiz: Your Amazing Brain

1. According to the article, your prefrontal cortex is responsible for _________.

• A. signaling hunger and fullness
• B. the grades you get in school
• C. planning ahead and controlling your emotions
• D. helping you fall asleep each night

2. Having a still-developing prefrontal cortex means you are still mastering skills like _________.

• A. being organized and keeping your cool when you’re mad
• B. being spontaneous, thinking creatively, and having big feelings
• C. using rewards as motivation
• D. learning new things

3. Which of the following is easier for adults?

• A. Taking risks
• B. Learning new things
• C. Ignoring peer pressure
• D. All of the above

4. According to the article, stress produces a chemical that _________.

• A. improves brain development
• B. kills brain cells
• C. helps teens ignore negative peer pressure
• D. boosts creativity in the teen brain

5. Close reading: Which of the following can prevent the brain from developing properly during your teen years?

• A. Too much screen time
• B. Eating well
• C. Getting 8-10 hours of sleep per night
• D. Talking to friends face to face

6. Close reading: According to the article, which of the following foods will help power up your brain?

• A. Salmon
• B. Leafy greens
• C. Berries
• D. All of the above

7. Critical thinking: What is your favorite part of having a teen brain and why? Which adult brain “strengths” are you most looking forward to and why?

This is the region of the brain responsible for critical thinking, decision making, and considering consequences.

• Limbic System
• Synapses
• Neurons
• Prefrontal Cortex

In cognitive processing, what role does the prefrontal cortex play?

• It is primarily involved in processing sensory information.

• It acts as the main center for memory storage.

• It is crucial for decision making and problem-solving.

• It controls the motor functions of the body.