Albert Et Al

question 88

Multiple Choice

Albert et al. (2013) ran a series of experiments in which adults and adolescents, alone or with peers, played a video game. In the game, taking risks could lead to crashes or gaining points. The experiments found that adolescents, unlike adults, were much more likely to take risks and crash when they were _____.

• A) alone
• B) with their parents
• C) with peers
• D) playing online

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Definitions:

Sciatic Nerve

A major nerve extending from the lower end of the spinal cord down the back of the thigh, and dividing into the tibial and common peroneal nerves.

Common Fibular Nerve

A nerve in the leg that supplies muscles that flex the foot and toes, and provides sensation over part of the foot.

Sciatic Nerve

The longest and widest single nerve in the body, running from the lower back down through the leg.

Nerve Plexus

A network of intersecting nerves or nerve fibers.