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The brain develops from back to front.
What directions does the brain develop?
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Because you can make poor choices.
Why is it a problem that the teenager brain is impulsive and worries less about the future?
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It means saying and doing things without thinking first?
What does impulsive mean?
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The front part fully develops at 30 years old.
When does the front part of the brain fully develop?
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Food, especially sugar, and money. Video games that are exciting.
What kinds of things does the teenager brain like for rewards?
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It means thinking and doing things that are usually not part of our job.
What does distracted mean?
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It plans, organizes, and problem-solves.
What does the front part of the brain do?
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It can learn better than an older brain. Such as patterns in a video game.
What are some good things about the teenager brain?
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When we practice things, learn about them and have fun doing the things.
How does the brain get stronger?
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No, they can take healthy risks like trying new sports, new music, new clothing type.
Are all risks bad for teenagers? What are some good ones.
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When we don't use those skills. When we don't practice those things.
How does the brain get weaker or die in parts?
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