Teen Brain

1. These natural chemicals act as pain relievers and produce feelings of euphoria
4. ________ self talk is the habit of engaging in pessimistic or self-critical thoughts
5. This brain region develops earlier than the prefrontal cortex, associated with emotions and rewards
11. sleep The stage of sleep crucial for memory consolidation and learning
12. The body's automatic reaction to a perceived threat, triggering increased heart rate and adrenaline release (acronym)
14. Chemical messengers that transmit signals across neural synapses
15. Often called the "love hormone," it fosters trust and social bonding

2. An acronym representing the neurotransmitters associated with positive feelings
3. ________ pathways are the connections between neurons create networks that facilitate the transmission of signals
4. Term for the brain's ability to change and adapt throughout adolescence
6. Chemicals released during pleasurable activities, influencing teen behavior
7. cortex The area of the brain responsible for decision-making and impulse control
8. The process of the brain discarding weaker neural connections to increase efficiency
9. The age range generally considered as 13-19 years old.
10. A sleep hormone that regulates the sleep-wake cycle
13. Known as the "feel-good" neurotransmitter, linked to mood regulation