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
http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/02/why-the-teen-brain-is-drawn-to-risk/
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?
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The changes in learning and memory that occur during adolescence are discussed in Chapter 12. The brain undergoes dramatic changes during adolescence.
Connection pruning and rapid growth These elements contribute to the poor situation.
Teenagers’ problem-solving and risk-taking behaviors Here’s some more information to help you out.
you began by saying:
15-minute TED talk on the teenage brain:
http://www.ted.com/talks/sarah jayne blakemore the mysterious workings of the ad
olescent brain.html
Here are some resources to help you get started:
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/the-teen-brain-still-under-construction/index.
shtml
http://healthland.time.com/2012/10/02/why-the-teen-brain-is-drawn-to-risk/
The Teenage Mindset
Explain the concept of the adolescent brain in an essay of at least 800 words.
During adolescence, what parts of the brain change?
What proof do we have that this is true?
What effect do these changes have on behavior?
What can parents and other adults do to help their teenager navigate this
