Part a: which of the following identifies the central idea of the text? a the teenage brain’s wiring towards rewards most often results in risky behavior and poor choices that are unpreventable. b the teenage brain is sensitive to rewards, which new studies show can aid in decision making. c the underdevelopment of the teenage brain prevents teenagers from taking the time to make logical decisions or learn from past mistakes. d while teenage brains’ sensitivity to rewards can sometimes lead to teens making better decisions, this generally only happens for teens with nurturing parents.

How are the two arguments made in the passages different? a. the first passage claims that pets in class will children with health problems; the second passage says pets will make some health problems worse. b. the first passage claims that students’ nervousness will decrease around pets; the second says that students’ nervousness will increase around pets. c. the first passage claims that pets will make the teacher’s work easier by keeping students busy; the second passage says pets will make the teacher’s work harder. d. the first passage claims that pets in school will be good for kids’ mental health; the second passage says pets will be bad for kids’ mental health.

Which pair of words has similar denotation but different connotations?

How might stacey feel when t. j. comes to the logan house in the middle of the night? describe a connection that you answer the question.