Adolescent Brain Development

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What is the prefrontal cortex (PFC)?

The front part of the brain responsible for decision making, thinking, focus, emotional regulation and controlling impulses

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Why can teenagers sometimes make impulsive decisions?

Because the prefrontal cortex develops later than areas involved in emotions and impulses

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What is synaptic pruning?

The brain removes unused connections and strengthens important pathways

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What is myelination?

The process where neurons develop myelin, making messages travel faster

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Does the brain suddenly finish developing at age 25?

No, brain development varies between people and continues to be influenced by experiences and learning