3. How does the author's comparison of the teenage brain to driving a car contribute to the
central idea of the text?
A. It stresses how complicated the inner workings of the brain is during
adolescence.
B. It explains why teenagers have less control than adults do over their actions and
decisions.
C. It suggests that teenagers have too much power for their own good and are
liable to hurt someone.
D. It emphasizes how simple the brain is at this time, as there is only a gas and a
brake pedal.
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How does the list (Paragraphs 11-18) help us understand why teenagers might commit
crimes?
A. It describes teenagers' reactive and short-sited nature that could result in them
making poor decisions.
B. It emphasizes how angry teenagers are and how they are constantly looking for
an excuse to lash out at someone.
It shows how self-absorbed teenagers are and their refusal to think about doing
right by anyone but themselves.
D. It describes teenagers' self-conscious nature and their willingness to prove
themselves to others through criminal acts.
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