22 Apr Explain the concept of the adolescent brain.? What parts of the brain change during adolescence?? What evidence do we have for this?? How do these
Explain the concept of the adolescent brain.
What parts of the brain change during adolescence?
What evidence do we have for this?
How do these changes affect behavior?
What can parents and other adults do to help their teenager navigate this period of development?
Chapter 12 includes information about the changes in learning and memory that occur during adolescence. During adolescence, the brain undergoes dramatic changes with rapid growth and pruning of connections. These factors contribute to the poor problem solving and risk-taking behavior of teenagers. Here is some additional information to get you started:
TED talk (~15 minutes) on the teenage brain:
http://www.ted.com/talks/sarah_jayne_blakemore_the_mysterious_workings_of_the_ad olescent_brain.html
And here are some links to get you started:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-teen-brain-still-under-construction/index. shtml
The Teenage Brain
In an essay of at least 800 words, explain the concept of the adolescent brain.
What parts of the brain change during adolescence?
What evidence do we have for this?
How do these changes affect behavior?
What can parents and other adults do to help their teenager navigate this period of development?
