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Dopamine and Teenage Logic

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the chemical that makes us feel good and drives us to seek out rewards?

a)

Serotonin

b)

Dopamine

c)

Adrenaline

d)

Melatonin

2.

What is the term for the ability to control impulses and make more thoughtful decisions?

a)

Cognitive dissonance

b)

Cognitive development

c)

Cognitive control

d)

Cognitive bias

3.

What is the term for the type of thinking that focuses on the potential rewards of an experience rather than the potential risks?

a)

Hyperrational thinking

b)

Impulsiveness

c)

Dopamine

d)

Critical thinking

4.

Why are teenagers more susceptible to addiction?

a)

Because they have more self-control

b)

Because their brains release less dopamine in response to new experiences

c)

Because their brains release more dopamine in response to new experiences

d)

Because they have fewer opportunities to try new experiences

5.

What is the word for acting without thinking about the consequences, which is frequently seen in teenage behavior?

a)

Impulsive

b)

Rational

c)

Cautious

d)

Deliberate

6.

What is the term used to describe the potential negative consequences associated with engaging in risky behavior during teenage development?

a)

Consequence

b)

Risk

c)

Growth

d)

Maturity

7.

Which of the following is a reason why it's important to understand how the teenage brain works?

a)

To limit the amount of fun teenagers can have

b)

To help teenagers make safer and healthier choices

c)

To make teenagers more impulsive

d)

To encourage teenagers to take more risks

8.

What is the term for the changes that the teenage brain is going through due to hormones?

a)

Cognitive development

b)

Emotional development

c)

Hormonal development

d)

Physical development

9.

What is the term for the belief or desire that is in conflict with our values or beliefs?

a)

Cognitive dissonance

b)

Cognitive development

c)

Cognitive control

d)

Cognitive bias

10.

What is the term used to describe the positive outcomes associated with making healthy choices during teenage development?

a)

Achievement

b)

Reward

c)

Consequence

d)

Risk