WHY IT'S TIME TO LAY THE STEREOTYPE OF THE 'TEEN BRAIN’ TO REST
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14 yrs. of age is the best to lay stereotypes of teen brain
Why It's Time to Lay the Stereotype of the Teen Brain to Rest by Don Romer discusses the widely held beliefs concerning why teenagers engage in risky behaviour, and offers an explanation of his own.
Explanation:
1. Part A: Which statement identifies the central idea of the text?
C. Explanations for why teenagers engage in risky behavior have been overly focused on brain development, rather than their natural need to explore the world.
2. Part B: Which detail from the text best supports the answer to Part A?
A. "Brain deficits don't make teens do risky things; the lack of experience and a drive to explore the world are the real factors."(Paragraph 1)
3. Which of the following best describes the author's main purpose in the text?
C. To disprove the idea that all teens are dangerously impulsive because of their mental development and hormones.
4. Which of the following describes how the author develops his analysis of teenagers' behavior?
B. He describes common explanations for teenagers' behavior, and gives reasons for why they fail to explain teenagers' behavior.
5. What connection does the author draw between stereotypes about teenagers and explanations for their behavior?
Much of the risk behavior attributed to adolescents is not the result of an out-of-control brain. As it turns out, the evidence supports an alternative interpretation: Risky behaviour is a normal part of development and reflects a biologically driven need for exploration — a process aimed at acquiring experience and preparing teens for the complex decisions they will need to make as adults.