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The Biology of Teenage Behavior What happens to the frontal cortex just before puberty? a slowing of neural communication a reduction 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