The adolescent brain is highly sensitive to , a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and reward.
: Because the reward for a thrill is felt more intensely, teens are more likely to seek out high-risk activities to achieve a "dopamine hit." 3. Synaptic Pruning and Myelination
Report: The Cognitive and Neurological Landscape of the Teenage Brain The adolescent brain is highly sensitive to ,
: The brain eliminates "weak" or unused connections to make the remaining pathways more efficient. It is a "use it or lose it" phase of development.
: Teenagers often process information using the amygdala (the emotional center) rather than the PFC, leading to decisions driven by "gut feelings" or immediate emotions rather than long-term logic. 2. The Reward System and Dopamine It is a "use it or lose it" phase of development
: The ventral striatum (the brain's reward center) is more active in teens than in children or adults.
The is the brain's "CEO," responsible for executive functions like planning, impulse control, and weighing consequences. The Reward System and Dopamine : The ventral
Based on this string, the report refers to the popular scientific discourse regarding the neurological development of adolescents. Below is a report summarizing the key neurological and psychological factors often discussed under this theme.