How Does the Teenage Brain Develop
Inside the Teenage Brain the Main Change Is That Unused Connections in the Thinking and Processing Part of Your Child’s Brain (Called the Grey Matter) Are...
Inside the teenage brain The main change is that unused connections in the thinking and processing part of your child’s brain (called the grey matter) are ‘pruned’ away. At the same time, other connections are strengthened. This is the brain’s way of becoming more efficient, based on the ‘use it or lose it’ principle.
How does teenage brain develop?
Inside the teenage brain The main change is that unused connections in the thinking and processing part of your child’s brain (called the grey matter) are ‘pruned’ away. At the same time, other connections are strengthened. This is the brain’s way of becoming more efficient, based on the ‘use it or lose it’ principle.
How long does it take for a teenage brain to develop?
The brain develops very rapidly in the first 3 to 5 years of life, and all the structure and building blocks are present by the age of 9.
Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.
