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How does the brain develop during adolescence?
In adolescence, a fundamental reorganization of the brain takes place that continues into the beginning of the third decade of life. Adolescent brain development is characterized by an imbalance between the limbic and reward systems, which mature earlier, and the not yet fully mature prefrontal control system.
What part of the brain develops first in adolescence?
Scientists have identified a specific region of the brain called the amygdala that is responsible for immediate reactions including fear and aggressive behavior. This region develops early. However, the frontal cortex, the area of the brain that controls reasoning and helps us think before we act, develops later.
Which part of the brain sees the most development during adolescence quizlet?
- Most brain changes during adolescence occur in the frontal regions.
What part of the brain thickens in adolescence?
Connecting the brains left and right hemispheres, the corpus callosum, carries traffic essential to many advanced brain functions. During adolescence it steadily thickens and stronger links also develop between the hippocampus (a sort of memory directory) and frontal areas that set goals and weigh different agendas.