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Teenage Brain Development and Juvenile Crime Quiz

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What analogy does Laurence Steinberg use to describe the teenage brain?

A computer with fast processing but slow memory

A rocket with powerful thrust but weak guidance

A car with a good accelerator but a weak brake (correct)

A ship with a strong engine but poor navigation

What was the outcome of the 2005 case discussed in the text?

The U.S. Supreme Court upheld the death penalty for crimes committed before age 18

The U.S. Supreme Court allowed for harsher punishment for crimes committed before age 18

The U.S. Supreme Court mandated life imprisonment for crimes committed before age 18

The U.S. Supreme Court outlawed the death penalty for crimes committed before age 18 (correct)

What did Justice Anthony Kennedy emphasize about youths in the 2005 case?

They are more mature and responsible than adults

They are less susceptible to negative influences and peer pressure

They have fully developed reasoning and judgment

They show a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility (correct)

What does the text suggest about the development of reasoning and judgment in the teenage brain?

<p>They are developing well into the early to mid 20s</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason cited by the state lawmakers for considering scaling back punitive juvenile justice laws?

<p>The most recent research on the adolescent brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

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The Teenage Brain

Laurence Steinberg uses the analogy of a "car with a good accelerator but a bad brake" to describe the teenage brain, highlighting its impulsive nature.

The 2005 Case

The outcome of the 2005 case was that the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty for juveniles was unconstitutional.
Justice Anthony Kennedy emphasized that youths are less culpable than adults due to their immature brains and greater susceptibility to negative influences.

Development of Reasoning and Judgment

The text suggests that the development of reasoning and judgment in the teenage brain is incomplete, leading to impulsive and risky decisions.

Juvenile Justice Laws

State lawmakers are considering scaling back punitive juvenile justice laws primarily because they realize that the brains of teenagers are still developing and may not be fully capable of understanding the consequences of their actions.

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Test your knowledge about the link between teenage brain development and juvenile crime with this quiz. Explore the insights provided by experts like Laurence Steinberg and gain a better understanding of the factors influencing adolescent behavior and potential for rehabilitation.