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.
