Introduction
What is the key idea of the introduction?
Humans are more adaptable than other animals
Humans are unique in their __________ and long adolescence. FILL IN THE BLANK.
Adaptability
What is the key idea of the section, "Moving on From Childhood?"
Taking risks as teens can lead to rewards OR teens learn new skills fast, which leads to becoming sufficient adults
What makes the adolescent brain different from the brains of children and adults?
The adolescent brain responds to rewards, whereas, the brains of children and adults do not have such a high response to rewards.
According to the text, what is the increase in the chance of dying due to reckless driving?
200% increase
Compare & Contrast
What is the structure of the section, "Brain Under Construction?"
Compare & Contrast
If the structure of "Moving on From Childhood" is Cause & Effect, what is effecting what?
Rewards effect the teen brain
What is the main purpose of the text?
To inform readers on how adolescent brains differ from brains at other ages, and how those differences prepare teens for adulthood
How does the stress experienced by modern teens compare to that of our early ancestors?
Modern teens experience much more stress today
TRUE OR FALSE: Humans have a unique period of adolescence as compared to other animals?
TRUE
What is human development compared to in the section "Brain Under Construction?"
Neanderthals - they do NOT have a long period of adolescence
What is the meaning of "insulate?"
to Wrap
How is the development of the adolescent brain contrasted with Neanderthals?
Teenagers go through a long period of adolescence, while Neanderthals do not
Finish the quote: "As long as it's not lethal, as in the case of foolish risk-taking, it can lead to _________ and _________.
innovation and creativity
The title of the selection highlights the idea that...
Humans would become extinct without the adolescent brain
To make something more efficient or simple
If the structure of "Moving on From Childhood" is Compare & Contrast, what is being compared?
Why does the author include information in this section, "Stone Age Impulses in the Modern World?"
Explain the benefits of risk-taking for teenage development
What are some modern examples of risky behaviors that teenagers engage in, as mentioned in the text?
Reckless driving, accidents, dangerous behaviors
Name one example of a unique trait of the adolescent brain mentioned in the text.
Long period of development, responds to rewards, takes risks, etc.
What happens to the responsiveness of the adolescent brain when it receives rewards?
The adolescent brain responds in a positive way - the brain scan machine went crazy
According to the text, what is the relationship between taking risks and rewards?
Taking risks can lead to rewards
In what ways did the stone age impulses (taking risks) discussed in the text have both positive and negative consequences for people from the stone age?
Taking risks may have led to being killed by a predator (negative) or gaining a supply of food and land (positives)
Provide one piece of advice or insight mentioned in the text for navigating adolescence successfully
- Take risks now - may lead to a new hobby
- You can always change who you are, now is the time
- Learn new things - your brain is at the best stage for learning new information