Grade 7 Cognitive Development Worksheet
Explore cognitive development in seventh graders, focusing on brain function, learning, and problem-solving skills.
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Cognitive Development in Grade 7
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your understanding of cognitive development in adolescents.
1. Which part of the brain is primarily responsible for complex thought, decision-making, and planning, and continues to develop during adolescence?
Cerebellum
Brainstem
Prefrontal Cortex
Occipital Lobe
2. During adolescence, individuals often begin to think more abstractly. Which of the following is an example of abstract thought?
Identifying colors
Solving a simple addition problem
Understanding the concept of justice
Naming different animals
3. The process of forming new connections between neurons in the brain is called .
4. Adolescents often experience an increase in thinking, which allows them to consider multiple perspectives and possibilities.
5. The ability to control impulses and make responsible choices is linked to the development of the .
6. The human brain is fully developed by the age of 12.
True
False
7. Briefly explain how peer influence can impact an adolescent's cognitive development.
8. Label the indicated parts of the human brain that are important for cognitive functions discussed in class.

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