Understanding Brain Development and Adulthood

At what age does the brain reach its full size in terms of volume?

• By the age of 10

• By the age of 5

• By the age of 15

• By the age of 20

What is the process called where the brain removes unused connections?

• Neurogenesis

• Myelination

• Synaptic pruning

• Axonal growth

Which part of the brain is responsible for decision-making and problem-solving?

• Occipital lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

• Frontal lobe

How do teenagers typically respond to emotional cues compared to older adults?

• They are unaffected by them

• They are more easily affected by them

• They respond similarly to older adults

• They are more likely to ignore them

What might be a more accurate definition of adulthood according to some researchers?

• Having a fully developed brain

• Reaching the age of 18

• Completing education

• Gaining control over emotional responses