Distractions and Impulsivity in Young Adults
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What did psychologist Zachary Roper's study in 2014 offer a different definition of?

  • Impulsiveness
  • Decision-making
  • Distraction (correct)
  • Television

    • What did researchers initially blame poor decisions of teens on?

  • Genetic factors
  • Immaturity of the prefrontal cortex (correct)
  • Influence of social media
  • Lack of parental guidance

    • What did scientists find to be more enticing for teens than for adults?

  • Rewards (correct)
  • Social interactions
  • Challenges
  • Intellectual pursuits

    • What did researchers at the University of Iowa find surprising about teens' behavior with rewards?

    <p>Teens tend to continue doing things they once found rewarding, even after the actual payoff is long gone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the age range of the two groups of volunteers that psychologist Zachary Roper and his team worked with?

    <p>13-16-year olds and 20-35-year-old adults</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did psychologist Zachary Roper's study in 2014 focus on?

    <p>The different definition of distraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did researchers initially blame poor decisions of teens on?

    <p>The immaturity of the prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did scientists find to be more enticing for teens than for adults?

    <p>Rewards, even small ones</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What part of the brain is involved in making plans and decisions?

    <p>Prefrontal cortex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the study by researchers at the University of Iowa focus on?

    <p>Teenagers' response to rewards</p> Signup and view all the answers

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