NEED NOW PART A: Which of the following statements best expresses the central idea of the article?
1.Teenagers often do not realize why they want rewards because their brains are still developing.
2.Teenagers' brains are more easily distracted because they use social media and text while driving more often than adults.
3.Teenagers are more likely than adults to take risks for money based on a study in Iowa City.
4.Teenagers are more prone to distraction because they are more attracted to or focused on potential rewards.
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PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?
1.“‘The study demonstrates that the attention of adolescents is especially drawn to rewarding information’” (Paragraph 12)
2.“For some volunteers, green circles provided a large (10-cent) reward and red circles provided a small (2-cent) reward.” (Paragraph 4)
3.“When distractions are not readily available, it will be easier to focus attention on the things that matter most.” (Paragraph 14)
4.“These data may help explain why teens engage in risky behavior, he says.” (Paragraph 12)
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PART A: What does the word “entice” mean as used in paragraph 1?
1.to challenge
2.to inspire
3.to attract
4.to discourage
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1.Which of the following phrases from paragraph 1 best supports the answer to Part A?
2.“allure of rewards”
3.“even small ones”
4.“not-so-smart decisions”
-4.“more than they do adults”