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Scientific American Mind: The Teen Brain (Vol. 17, No. 4, August 2006)

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This special issue of "Scientific American Mind" focuses on the groundbreaking neuroscience and psychological research surrounding "The Teen Brain." For years, the risky, erratic, and sometimes baffling behavior of teenagers was dismissed as mere hormonal rebellion or a defective mind. However, this issue uncovers that the adolescent brain is a unique evolutionary marvel characterized by immense plasticity and ongoing neural networking. Key articles explore the developmental "mismatch" between the rapidly growing emotional centers (the limbic system) and the late-maturing impulse controls (the prefrontal cortex, which develops well into a person's twenties). It provides essential insights for parents, educators, and scientists to better understand how teens learn, make decisions under pressure, and navigate risk-taking behavior.

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Scientific American Mind Series

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612.82 SCI s

Publisher

New York, USA : Scientific American, Inc.., 2006

Collation

96 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.

Language

English

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97771048094054

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612

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Special Issue

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Periodicals
Neurosciences
Popular science
Adolescent psychology
Brain development
Brain physiology
Teenagers--Behavior

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