TED Talk: Insight Into the Teenage Brain

Up to what age does the brain continue to mature?

• Early 20s

• Late teens

• Early 30s

• Mid-20s

What part of the brain is last to develop?

• Striatum

• Hippocampus

• Prefrontal cortex

• Amygdala

What substance is released by the striatum when experiencing something rewarding?

• Cortisol

• Dopamine

• Adrenaline

• Serotonin

Which group showed a higher response to sugar water in the study?

• Adults

• Both equally

• Teenagers

• Children

What does the heightened sensitivity of the teenage brain to rewards suggest?

• Both A and C

• Enhanced learning opportunities

• Decreased creativity

• Increased risk of poor decisions