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Caiter2013

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What facts about brain development during adolescence explain their risk-taking impulsivity?
 
  a. The right hemisphere develops earlier than the left hemisphere.
  b. The left hemisphere develops earlier than the right hemisphere.
  c. The limbic system develops more slowly than the prefrontal lobe.
  d. The prefrontal lobe develops more slowly than the limbic system.

Question 2

High horse power, poor steering, is a common phrase describing adolescent brain maturity. Which of the following behaviors best illustrates the meaning behind this saying?
 
  a. Hansen had never skipped class before, but decided it was worth skipping to spend the day on the lake with two buddies.
  b. Sophie studied harder and longer than usual and really wanted to ace the chemistry test, but she didn't study the lab material.
  c. Carrington studied every day for the physics exam and felt good about his preparation, but his anxiety overwhelmed him when he started taking the test.
  d. DeLinda wanted to go to the football game on Friday night, but she decided to go to a movie with her dad instead.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

a





 

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