THE DISTRACTED TEENAGE BRAIN

Question 1 (2 points)
The following statement best expresses the central idea of the article:

Teenagers are more prone to distraction because they are more attracted to or focused on potential rewards.

Question 1 options:
a) True
b) False
Question 2 (2 points)
Part A: What does the word “entice” mean as used in paragraph 1?

Question 2 options:

a)

to discourage

b)

to inspire

c)

to challenge

d)

to attract

Question 3 (2 points)
PART B: Which of the following phrases from paragraph 1 best supports the answer to Part A?

Question 3 options:

a)

“not-so-smart decisions”

b)

“allure of rewards”

c)

“even small ones”

Question 4 (2 points)
What did the researchers learn during the training phase of the experiment?

Question 4 options:

a)

Teenagers were more focused on the money than the adults.

b)

Neither group noted that the color of the circle determined its worth.

Question 5 (2 points)
New studies suggest that teen may make poor decisions because of...

Question 5 options:

a)

increased adrenaline.

b)

their desire for rewards.