Explain how the developing brain is involved in risk-taking behaviors in adolescence
What will be an ideal response?
Dual system model: the executive control network, which controls impulses and reflects on the consequences of one’s actions, does not develop until a few years after the reward network, which leads teens to seek novelty, reward, and intense stimulation.
As a result, some people in early and middle adolescence are prone to engaging in risky behavior that involves seeking out novelty and sensation.
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Associative neuron is another name for
a. sensory neuron. b. motor neuron. c. interneuron. d. efferent neuron. e. somatic neuron.
According to Chapter 5, children over the age of six can make reasonably reliable identifications from lineups as long as
A. the child has an above average IQ. B. the perpetrator is in the lineup. C. the child had extended contact with the perpetrator. D. both B and C
Which is true regarding self-esteem in adolescence?
A. School transitions cause lasting declines in self-esteem. B. Girls tend to show lower self-esteem than boys. C. Adolescents tend to overestimate their abilities. D. Self-esteem causes quality social support.
Liza is an early-maturing girl who just reached menarche. She is very upset and is having a difficult time adjusting. Which of the following is the most likely reason for Liza's feelings?
a. Liza was unprepared for menarche; her mother hadn't even told her about it yet. b. All of Liza's friends had already reached menarche and she felt left out. c. Liza was well prepared for menarche and had learned a lot from her peers. d. All of Liza's siblings are boys and she feels uncomfortable.