Vocabulary
What is the definition of the word Deplete
use up or reduce to a very small amount
When does the adolescent brain "fully develop"
25 to 30
what part of the brain Controls executive functions, decision-making, personality, and movement
The frontal lobe
What is the definition of the word neanderthals
An extinct human species or sub species
Are drugs alcohol and excess stress harmful to adolescent brain development
yes
what part of the brain Processes auditory information, memory, and language
the Temporal lobe
what is the definition of the word psychiatry
The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnoses, treatment, and prevention of mental and emotional disorders
Are teens more likely to take risks, act on impulse, and get in fights with parents
yes
what part of the brain Processes emotions, particularly fear and aggression
The Amygdala
what is the definition of the word lethal
causing or capable of causing death
do adolescents have a strong reaction to rewards and praise
yes (they most definitely do)
what part of the brain is in charge of Higher-order thinking, motor control, sensory perception
The cerebrum
What is the definition of the word insulate
to surround or cover to prevent the passage of heat electricity or sound
how much bigger were the neanderthals brains compared to ours
their brain was 13% bigger (that's big)
what part of the brain of the brain controls Vital functions, such as breathing and heart rate
The brain stem