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Brain Development and Decision-Making During Adolescence
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Cognitive changes in adolescence contribute to decision-making. Research indicates that the cognitive-regulatory node consisting of the PFC is responsible for the theory of mind, impulse inhibition, and goal-directed behavior (Choudhury et al., 2006). Since a distinctive feature of the PFC is its protracted adolescent maturation, the cognitive abilities of an adolescent are not optimum. The cognitive changes during adolescence as the PFC develops contribute to decision-making for a teenager by decreasing their reliance on emotions when making a decision, making the decisions more logical. It also reduces impulsivity by enhancing impulse control. Furthermore, there is an increase in attention, memory, processing speed, and organization, all of which help the teenager consider various actions and their consequences with more available information and greater speed, which enhances decision-making.
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Choudhury, S., Blakemore, S., & Charman, T. (2006). Social cognitive development during adolescence. Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience, 1(3), 165–174. https://doi.org/10.1093/scan/nsl024
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