Start as grey matter and then with myelination become white
neurons
mylelination starts at the back of the brain and does not happen in the prefrontal____until adulthood
cortex
A stereotype adults often use towards teenagers
they are lazy
Teens are best known for _____, novelty seeking, focusing on peer relationships
risk taking
One thing that triggers puberty
hormones
Neurons are _____ times faster when myelinated
3000
The time where you feel most self-conscious and judged
adolesence
Neurons 'use it or loose it' principle means teens want to have new...
experiences
The age where the idea of romantic love begins
9
Teens are more likely to act on social ________ issues
justice
This is the emotional center of the brain and is fully developed in teens
amygdala
Teens genetics tell them to pull away from family so that they might find a _____
mate
Teens heightened emotions and need for social acceptance makes them more vulnerable to ____ health issues
mental
Teens are more likely to be in a fatal care crash when they are with their ...
peers
Children develop a sense of self at age
3
The brain is fully developed at
25