PSY 105 The Biology of Teenage Behavior new docs 2021 exam test questions with answers

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PSY 105 The Biology of Teenage Behavior new docs 2021 exam test questions with answers What happens to the frontal cortex just before puberty? a slowing of neural communication a re... duction of grey matter a growth spurt and thickening of grey matter “pruning” becomes impaired Save What is the term used to define the process by which unused cells die off? maturation degeneration termination pruning Save What kind of processing primarily occurs in the pre-frontal cortex of the brain? vision sensory touch movement control planning and decision-making What is the connection between neural pathway development and what teens do? Skills and activities are less influential than sleep on neural pathway development. Skills and activities are determined by the neural pathways already developed. Skills and activities have no impact on a teen's neural pathway development. Skills and activities that are practiced will strengthen those neural pathways. Save According to the video, which statement BEST describes why teenagers tend to engage in risky behaviors? Teens assert their independence by engaging in behaviors prohibited by their parents. Teens engage in poor decision making because their brains have not fully developed. Teens learn risky behavior from TV and other media. Teens are overly influenced by peers because of their need for belonging. Save 15-year old Chris has a skateboarding accident and wasn’t wearing a helmet. Why does Chris most likely not wear a helmet, despite his parents’ nagging? He is unable to process the risks and consequences of not wearing a helmet. He is unaware of the risks of not wearing a helmet. He intentionally ignores his parents in an act of rebellion. He probably didn’t hear his parents since his auditory center is underdeveloped. Save What about the timing of teens' risk-taking behaviors of concerns Dr. Giedd the most? It's the time they learn to drive and lack control. It's the time they are most likely to play video games. It's the time they are most involved in athletic sports. It's the time they are most likely to experiment with alcohol and drugs. Save The Teen Brain on Trial If convicted as an adult, how many years in prison does 14-year old Brandon McInerney face? 51 5 11 21 Save What term is used to define a person's relapse into criminal behavior after receiving consequences? evaluation prosecution processing recidivism In a ruling related to minors, what did the Supreme Court outlaw in a 5-4 vote in 2005? using neuroscience in defense statements trying teens as adults execution of anyone under 18 drinking under the age of 18 Save According to the article, what argument is Brandon McInerney's attorney making on behalf of his client? Based on brain development research related to premeditated murder, Brandon should be tried as an adult. Based on brain development research related to violent offenders, Brandon should be tried as a juvenile. Because they did not properly supervise his access to guns, Brandon’s parents should be held responsible for his actions. Based on brain development research related to teens, Brandon should be tried as a juvenile. Save According to the article, which of the following is one of three key changes that happen in the brain during adolescence? increased connections between the pre-frontal area and the hypothalamus increase in the size and volume of the brain, especially in the frontal region pruning of established connections between the pre-frontal area and emotional centers of the brain more efficient communication between brain regions due to the coating of nerve fibers with myelin How are the stages of teen brain development like those of a baby learning to walk? Teens need motivation to learn new things. Teens don't know where they're going. Teens want to be treated like adults before they can act like them. Teens make progress and regress along the way. According to researcher Craig Bennett, what is a key factor influencing adolescent brain functioning? stress genetics size cognitive ability Using BOTH the video and the article, which of the following best summarizes the research findings on teen behavior and brain development? Because the majority of a teen’s energy resources are devoted to body development, there is insufficient energy to maintain and build new connections between brain regions, which leads to irresponsible decision-making, especially when teens are faced with choices involving an element of danger. Although teens can generally think like adults in many situations, the faster speed of communication between brain regions overwhelms the processing ability of the pre-frontal cortex and results in teens being unable to discern which situations are dangerous. Although teens can distinguish right from wrong, structural development in the pre-frontal cortex along with the development and speed of connections between brain regions make it somewhat more difficult for teens to make responsible decisions quickly, especially under stressful conditions. Although genetically predisposed to make safe decisions, teens have limited responsibilities and opportunities to make decisions, which results in the pruning of unused connections in the brain, leading to risky behaviors. Save [Show More]

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