The mysterious workings of the adolescent brain

(Why do teenagers seem so much more impulsive, so much less self-aware than grown-
ups?)
Watch the video and answer the questions below.
https://youtu.be/6zVS8HIPUng

1. What brain region changes most during adolescence?

- Brain changes the most, radically, attitude and development in the adolescent's brain
at the prefrontal cortex.

2. What kind of cognitive functions does it involve? Name at list 4.

- The prefrontal cortex is the regulator of behavior, plans creation, decision making,
and the higher cognitive functions.
It’s also involucrated in social interaction and self-awareness.

3. What brain region is more active in adolescents?

- The middle prefrontal cortex, specialized in social relations.

4. What occurs between late childhood and mid-adolescence?

- Middle adolescence (from 15 years to 17) is a period where adolescents experience
physical, mental and emotional , including of coursesexual changes. In those who
are in late childhood there is a lack of empathy, of interest in others feelings, and a
difference in non-verbal communication.

5. What is still developing in mid-to-late adolescence?

- Understanding the other person’s perspective to guide our behavior
- Is still developing in middle and late adolescence.

6. Why is secondary education important in the development of an adolescent's

brain and why is guidance so important?
- To reinforce the whole prefrontal cortex of a teenager.
- Because teens take more risks when they are with friends. And also to be at their
side with them in their independence.