Navigating Pubertal Goldilocks: The Optimal Pace for Hierarchical Brain Organization
Advanced Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
11(21)
Published: March 15, 2024
Abstract
Adolescence
is
a
timed
process
with
an
onset,
tempo,
and
duration.
Nevertheless,
the
temporal
dimension,
especially
pace
of
maturation,
remains
insufficiently
studied
aspect
developmental
progression.
The
primary
objective
to
estimate
precise
influence
pubertal
maturational
tempo
on
configuration
associative
brain
regions.
To
this
end,
connection
between
stages
level
hierarchical
organization
large‐scale
networks
in
12‐13‐year‐old
females
analyzed.
Skeletal
maturity
used
as
proxy
for
progress.
degree
defined
by
difference
bone
age
chronological
age.
assess
brain,
dynamic
closed
eye
resting
state
high‐density
electroencephalography
(EEG)
alpha
frequency
range
Different
levels
order
are
captured
measured
asymmetry
directionality
information
flow
different
calculated
EEG‐based
entropy
production
participant
groups
then
compared
accelerated,
average,
decelerated
maturity.
Results
indicate
that
average
trajectory
optimally
aligns
cerebral
order,
both
accelerated
timelines
result
diminished
cortical
organization.
This
suggests
“Goldilocks
rule”
development
favoring
particular
tempo.
Language: Английский
The contributions of biological maturity and experience to fine motor development in adolescence
Andrea Berencsi,
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Ferenc Gombos,
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Lili Julia Fehér
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et al.
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Sept. 3, 2024
Abstract
Fine
motor
function
develops
into
adulthood,
but
little
is
known
about
the
differential
effects
of
biological
maturation
and
experience
on
speed
complex
sequential
performance
hand.
To
determine
maturity
levels,
ultrasonic
bone
age
(BA)
was
assessed
in
225
adolescents
(123
females;
BA
range:
9.9
to
17.9
years).
The
role
evaluated
based
chronological
(CA,
11.1
16.5
years),
musical
instrumental
experience,
handedness.
Multiple
linear
regression
modeling
showed
that
strongest
predictor
performance,
while
CA
influenced
when
no
present.
When
present,
amount
highly
specific
becomes
main
performance.
Language: Английский
The influence of relative pubertal maturity on executive function development in adolescent girls
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Nov. 15, 2024
A
positive
association
between
pubertal
maturity
as
assessed
by
skeletal
development,
and
specific
cognitive
abilities
has
recently
been
demonstrated
in
a
cohort
of
adolescent
girls.
The
current
study
explores
the
impact
chronological
age
relative
on
executive
function
within
same
cohort.
Relative
maturity,
determined
difference
age,
establishes
criteria
for
enrolling
participants
into
average,
advanced,
or
delayed
subgroups.
Performance
is
using
Numerical
Stroop
test
analyzed
across
four
conditions,
each
with
varying
task
requirements
related
to
inhibition
switching.
effects
functions
are
tested
linear
mixed
model.
Within
examined
age-range
(12–15
y),
more
protracted
development
was
found
compared
In
line
previous
findings,
results
reveal
significant
performance
also
effect
executing
functioning.
interaction
Chronological
Age
Maturity
suggests
that
degree
interplay
these
factors
varies
range.
Specifically,
may
have
noticeable
EF
functioning
middle
adolescence
early
adolescence.
Language: Английский