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Smarter Decisions through Psychology
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Using what you have learned about the adolescent brain and social development, answer the
questions in this case study assignment. Your goals are to help Monica understand why her son
makes the choices he does and recommend some strategies that may help solve the problem.
For each question, you should write a paragraph-length response (5àsentences) to receive
credit for this assignment. You may use your Sophia tutorials as a resource.
Question 1: What happens inside the brain of a teenager that makes it difficult for Jordan to
weigh the risks and rewards of his behavior? Describe how the adolescent brain weighs risk and
reward.
Question 2: Why does it appear that Jordan values the opinion of his peers more than the
opinion of his mother? Explain the psychological concepts that may account for why Jordan
places value on his peers/pinions.
Question 3: What advice would you give Jordanàmother, Monica, that would teach him how to
make better choices and decisions? Discuss a specific strategy that Monica may implement to
help her son make better decisions.
Question 4: If you were in Monicaàshoes, how would you feel? Explain why a better
understanding of Monicaàperspective could result in more constructive advice.

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