The Distracted Teenage Brain Summary

In the article ¨The Distracted Teenage Brain¨, the author, Alison Pearce Stevens, makes a claim that teenagers tend to get distracted more easily that adults because their brains are more drawn to the potential rewards of their actions, such as checking their phone. The evidence Stevens gives to support this claim is sufficient as she explains in depth the scientific study conducted to prove her point. Teens are known for making risky decisions and it was formerly blamed on the immaturity of the prefrontal cortex. However, a study at the University of Iowa proved otherwise. Using evidence and a detailed description of the tests and outcomes conducted during this experiment, the author had very good evidence backing up her claims.