At school, there have been a lot of rumors going around about how certain sexually transmitted diseases are spread. which skill would be most valuable to you take the necessary steps to learn what you need to know to protect yourself? a. self-direction b. critical thinking c. problem solving d. effective communication       select the best answer from the choices provided.

Carissa, age 14, having trouble keeping up with all her assignments and when they are due. in addition to that, she struggles to balance school work, chores at home, social life, and playing volleyball. question 1 options: underdeveloped frontal lobe underdeveloped amygdala underdeveloped cerebellum underdeveloped corpus callosum question 2 (5 points) teens are not as adept at interpreting facial expressions and emotions as adults. what is the reason for this? question 2 options: teens use the frontal lobe more than adults which interferes with the use of the other areas of the brain like the amygdala. teens use the amygdala and adults use the frontal lobe to differentiate between similar facial expressions and emotions. adults have a thicker corpus callosum than teens which allows them to use both sides of their brain more efficiently. the lymbic regions of the brain are used more in adulthood than adolescence. question 3 (5 points) the human brain's development is like pruning a tree. as one grows older the unused connections in the brain are removed to make room for new growth. question 3 options: true false question 4 (5 points) michael, age 16, driving his car fast down a curvy road without his headlights on. question 4 options: underdeveloped amygdala underdeveloped cerebellum underdeveloped frontal lobe underdeveloped corpus callosum

Thinking about and listing ones options in the process of decision-making include all of the following except a. identifying possible alternative outcomes b. predicting what friends will think c. determining what is most important d. thinking about what choices could be made

Melanocytes and keratinocytes work together in protecting the skin from uv damage when keratinocytes a. provide the melanocyte with a protective shield against abrasion b. maintain the appropriate temperature so the product of the melanocyte will not denature c. maintain the appropriate ph in order for the melanocyte to synthesize melanin granules d. accumulate the melanin granules on their superficial portion, forming a uv-blocking pigment layer