M4 Discussion


Answer the following question in complete sentences.  Use evidence from the article to support claims made.

LINK TO ARTICLE: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2015/08/31/the-terrible-teens

1.  Why would it be unethical to experiment with alcohol and adolescent humans as mentioned in the start of the article?

2.  What according to the article is the function of the frontal lobes?

3.  What is the nucleus accumbens? How does it change during adolescence?

4.  What differences in behavior were observed in teenagers alone and in groups?

5.  What would be most effective in reducing risky adolescent behavior in your opinion?

 The discussion is focused on #5