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Adolescent developing brain

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are examples of text features?

a)

Caption

b)

Picture

c)

Graphic

d)

All above

2.

How the information is presented in the text is called?

a)

argument

b)

text structure

c)

claim

d)

nonfiction

3.

Define argument

a)

A disagreement between opponents

b)

a debate to see who is right

c)

A set of reasons to persuade which side is right

d)

ideas based on on opinions

4.

Author's claim is

a)

an explanation how they discover the answer

b)

an argument or opinion on a subject

c)

the story of their life and events

d)

none of the above

5.

An author provides reasons to

a)

explain their feelings

b)

describe their system of beliefs

c)

to support their claim/argument

d)

all above

6.

"...far from being socially isolating, serve to connect young people with their peers and to society at large."This shows how an increase in dopamine help with social development.

a)

true

b)

false

7.

"The most common complaints about video games are that they (1) are socially isolating, (2) reduce opportunities for outdoor activities and thereby lead to obesity and poor physical health, and (3) promote violence in kids, if the games have violent content."These common complaints show how video games negatively effect the prefrontal cortex in adolescent.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

“A lot of [teens’] risk-taking is not impulsive,” says Valerie Reyna, a psychology professor at Cornell University. After carefully considering a risk, teens are likely to decide it’s worth it for the thrill. Adults are more likely to skip this weighing of pros and cons and automatically rule out high-risk activities."This shows shows how

a)

prefrontal cortex overrides limbic system

b)

myelin overrides prefrontal cortex

c)

limbic system overrides prefrontal cortex

d)

dopamine overrides limbic system

9.

Choose the best definition for the word impulse.

a)

A planned and thoughtful action.

b)

Analyzing the best option.

c)

A rush of excitement.

d)

A sudden, strong desire to act

10.

Choose the best definition for the word incentive.

a)

A choice or option

b)

A rush of excitement

c)

Something that motivates

d)

Something that prevents