In Sarah Jayne Blakemore's The Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain, she teacher us a lot about what goes on in our brain when wee grow up and what part of our brain makes us do certain things.
Some people believe that adolescence ends after your teens, but really, adolescence continues throughout your 20's and 30's. People define adolescence as the period of time that starts with the hardships (biological, hormonal, and physical changes) of puberty and ends when the individual gains a stable and independent role in society.
During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex is the most dramatically changed. It is involved in the decision making, planning, social interaction , understanding of other people, and self awareness.
Since teenagers are going through all this drastic change, adults view them in many different ways. Some say that teenagers are self-centered or careless. In some ways, that is true. Adolescents are known to be risk takers. That is because the limbic system is giving them the rewarding feeling of doing fun things, including taking risks. The limbic system is known for its involvement in emotion processing and reward processing. It is also hypersensitive to the rush of risk taking.
The adolescent brain is going through a lot of changes. It is still going through its growing process, so a lot of things can influence it. The environment can shape the developing brain. Adolescence is an excellent time for learning and creativity.
Some people believe that adolescence ends after your teens, but really, adolescence continues throughout your 20's and 30's. People define adolescence as the period of time that starts with the hardships (biological, hormonal, and physical changes) of puberty and ends when the individual gains a stable and independent role in society.
During adolescence, the prefrontal cortex is the most dramatically changed. It is involved in the decision making, planning, social interaction , understanding of other people, and self awareness.
Since teenagers are going through all this drastic change, adults view them in many different ways. Some say that teenagers are self-centered or careless. In some ways, that is true. Adolescents are known to be risk takers. That is because the limbic system is giving them the rewarding feeling of doing fun things, including taking risks. The limbic system is known for its involvement in emotion processing and reward processing. It is also hypersensitive to the rush of risk taking.
The adolescent brain is going through a lot of changes. It is still going through its growing process, so a lot of things can influence it. The environment can shape the developing brain. Adolescence is an excellent time for learning and creativity.