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A Good Day for a Bad Decision
Have you ever noticed that some people always seem to make the right choices? They may be the person who always picks the right pitch to swing at, or the one who always picks the pair of shoes that quickly become a popular fad. On the other hand, some people never seem to make a good decision. They may be the kids who ride a bike down a steep hill and crash into a bush or the ones who step to the edge of a sidewalk in time to get splashed by a car. How do some always seem to be living the good life while others seem doomed to misery? Is this just a matter of luck?
While luck probably has something do with it, the better explanation may be that the two groups have differences in the development of their brains. You see, most adult humans use their cerebral cortex to make decisions. The cerebral cortex is the part of the brain in the front of your head that deals with how you perceive the world and respond appropriately. It also helps you control your impulses. This part of the brain is still growing and developing connections well into your adult years. So for young adults and teenagers, the decision-making center of the brain is not completely formed yet.
At the same time, the teenage brain is also experiencing growth in another part of the brain—the amygdala (a-mig-dala). This part of the brain is responsible for emotions. Specifically, the amygdala talks to other parts of the brain about events related to rewards and fear.
In essence, our emotional brains are having growing spurts and our impulses are out of control at the same time our cerebral cortexes are not finished growing. We simply don't have the tools to control those emotions and impulses. As a result, teenagers feel overly emotional and wishy-washy when it comes to decisions. This development cycle is one reason society doesn't consider children to be adults until after they are 18. Biologically, the teenage brain is not generally ready for adult decisions.
So the differences between those who seem to make good decisions and those who seem to make bad ones may be fewer than you think. In fact, if you study the people you think make only good decisions, you will likely find they also make some catastrophically bad ones as well. A person's ability to make a good decision increases with age and experience though we all develop at different rates. While you are young, you may want to take advantage of those around you with bigger cerebral cortexes: adults. Their advice may be just what is needed to counter your amygdala.
Which line from the text best states the main idea of the text? (1 point)

Specifically, the amygdala talks to other parts of the brain about events related to rewards and fear.


As a result, teenagers feel overly emotional and wishy-washy when it comes to decisions.


A person's ability to make a good decision increases with age and experience though we all develop at different rates.


While you are young, you may want to take advantage of those around you with bigger cerebral cortexes.

Answer:

C). A person's ability to make a good decision increases with age and experience though we all develop at different rates.

Explanation:

The third option i.e. 'a person's ability...rates' most aptly conveys the central idea of the given text. It displays how an individual's decision-making ability enhances as their age develops and as they gain experience in their life. This helps them in gaining the maturity to make correct choices in their life using their cerebral cortex which allows them to perceive the world better. Thus, option C is the correct answer.

Answer:

the person above me is correct just took the test it is C

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Willie did not have no money to spend at the store today.

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Regina was not unpopular with her peers.

Bella couldn't understand nothing that she learned in Spanish class last year.

Which is the theme of the passage?

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B. Helping others can be a pleasant experience.

C. You should help others because you may need their help one day.

D. It is important to help and spend time with elderly citizens.

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Based on the excerpt, what is the tone of this speech? A. hopeful B. reflective C. sarcastic D. soothing E. pessimistic

Yesterday, my beautiful sister gave me money for my birthday.
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Sister -


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rite a reality statement. Use the facts you know to explain your answer. 1. Marijuana isn't as harmful as other drugs. 2. Smoking marijuana doesn't have any lasting effects on the body. 3. Marijuana helps memory and concentration. 4. Most teenagers smoke marijuana. 5. Marijuana improves eyesight. *

Read the summary of the passage.
Bob Houston believes there is an intruder hiding in his office building. When his office door is jammed shut by a sliver of steel, he sets off in search of the trespasser. Bob finds an unlocked office that has been searched and destroyed.

A. Bob Houston believes there is an intruder hiding in his office building. When his office door is jammed shut by a sliver of steel, he sets off in search of the trespasser. Bob finds an unlocked office that has been searched and destroyed.

While Bob is searching, the mystery person again traps Bob in the vandalized room after narrowly escaping being caught.

While Bob is searching, the mystery person again traps Bob in the vandalized room after narrowly escaping being caught.


B. Bob borrows a flashlight from the security guard and begins to search the corridors for the person who blocked his office door.

Bob borrows a flashlight from the security guard and begins to search the corridors for the person who blocked his office door.


C. Bob’s suspicions are confirmed when he notices that someone has removed the handkerchief from his office doorknob and opened his door.

Bob’s suspicions are confirmed when he notices that someone has removed the handkerchief from his office doorknob and opened his door.


D. When Bob yells for help, the security guard does not see anyone run past him because he is asleep on the job.

When Bob yells for help, the security guard does not see anyone run past him because he is asleep on the job.

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modification
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If we look a the path, we do not see the sky. We are earth people on a spiritual journey to the stars. Our quest, our earth walk, is to look within, to know who we are, to see that
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Some large-scale grocery stores want to get rid of the supermarket checkout lines. Many retail giants have opened cashierless supermarkets. Shoppers can grab milk or eggs and walk out without waiting in line or opening their wallets. It is the latest sign that supermarkets are serious about shaking up the $800 billion grocery market.

Which sentence could be added to the passage to maintain its formal style?


I think customers will like supermarkets without cashiers.

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Cashierless supermarkets will eliminate many jobs.

It is more enjoyable to have cashiers at the registers.

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Few people make meaningful contributions to society.

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Presidents rarely need to ask for help.

People must work hard to become good at things.

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As the Southern frontier murders its way west over the
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Which of the following best describes the tone and the person or thing to
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A. A thoughtful tone toward America's history
B. An admiring tone toward the persistence of American settlers
C. A critical tone toward American expansion
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