15-17 year old teens advance their cognitive ability as the decline in ________________ related to the synaptic pruning becomes apparent in this stage.
What is gray matter?
200
Because of their ability to generalize and __________, middle adolescents develop a greater appreciation for experts.
What is thinking abstractly?
300
Teens in this age group are more likely to engage in activities that help them recognize their emotional reactivity and to refocus on the process of ___________________.
What is critical thinking?
400
Middle adolescence becomes a time of heightened _______-seeking.
What is reward?
500
Emphasizing _______________ benefits of advising against risk behavior should be explained when working with middle adolescents.