Adolescence cognitive development

Question 1

What happens to the frontal lobe

Answer 1

• undergoes complex changes and growth
• The last section of the brain to develop and this development occurs during late adolescence. New studies found that it may not develop until roughly 25
• Giedd believes that it is unfair to expect teens to have adult levels of organizational skills or decision making abilities. Making increased decisions that impact your future so heavily does not make sense