Teenage Behavior and Rewarding Information

The study demonstrates that the attention of adolescents is especially drawn to rewarding information.

Rewarding behaviors trigger the brain's reward system and once linked to a behavior, the brain continues to seek the reward.

Teens may choose social media over studying because their brain has linked social media to a reward.

<p>The text suggests physically removing distractions whenever possible, shutting down the phone when driving, and disconnecting from Wi-Fi while doing homework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When distractions are not readily available, it is easier to focus on important things because the brain is not being drawn to seek rewards.</p> Signup and view all the answers