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The Distracted Teenage Brain Quiz

Authored by Janice Bernier

English

8th Grade

The Distracted Teenage Brain Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason teens are more prone to distraction according to the study?

They have a less developed prefrontal cortex.

They are more attracted to potential rewards.

They are exposed to more distractions.

They have a shorter attention span.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the study by Zachary Roper and his team involve?

Playing a game involving colored circles.

Listening to loud music while studying.

Watching television while completing tasks.

Reading a book with background noise.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the age range of the adult volunteers in the study?

25 to 40 years old

20 to 35 years old

16 to 20 years old

18 to 25 years old

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the training phase in the study?

To assess the impact of loud noises on focus.

To determine the value of different colored circles.

To teach volunteers to ignore distractions.

To measure the speed of response to stimuli.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did teens respond to previously rewarding circles during the test phase?

They were still distracted by them.

They ignored them completely.

They found them less interesting.

They responded faster to them.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Brian Anderson suggest about the study's findings?

They prove that teens have a better memory than adults.

They help explain why teens engage in risky behavior.

They show that teens are less intelligent than adults.

They explain why teens are good at multitasking.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one suggested way to overcome distractions according to Vaidya?

Increasing the number of tasks.

Using multiple devices at once.

Physically removing distractions.

Listening to music while working.

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