TED Talk: The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain Viewing Guide

In order to deepen their understanding of their own developing brains, students will use this viewing guide before, during, and after watching “The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain” TED Talk by Sarah-Jayne Blakemore (2012).

"Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware than grown-ups? Cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore compares the prefrontal cortex in adolescents to that of adults, to show us how typically 'teenage' behavior is caused by the growing and developing brain." - TED.com

Includes:

• 15-question viewing guide, including pre- and post-viewing questions
• Key

2022 APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula:

• Biological Pillar – Biological Bases of Behavior – 1.3 Describe the structures and functions of the various parts of the central nervous system; 1.6 Identify methods and tools used to study the nervous system
• Development and Learning Pillar – Life Span Development – 2.2 Identify key features of cognitive development from prenatal through older adulthood

2011 APA National Standards for High School Psychology Curricula:

• Biopsychology Domain – Biological Bases of Behavior – 1.3 Differentiate between the structures and functions of the various parts of the central nervous system; 4.1 Identify tools used to study the nervous system; 4.2 Describe advances made in neuroscience
• Development and Learning Domain – Life Span Development – 6.2 Describe the development of reasoning and morality (in adolescence)

Watching the Video:

• The talk is about 15 minutes long. Allow about 20 minutes total for students to answer pre- and post-viewing questions. Optionally, extend the activity by having students discuss with a partner, group, or the whole class.
• At the time of creating this resource, this talk is available for streaming on TED.com.

Digital Compatible:

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