The beautiful adolescent brain: An evolutionary developmental perspective

Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 17, 2025

Abstract The adolescent brain has been characterized as a defective car, with no brakes or steering wheel—only an accelerator. This characterization used to explain the impulsive and risky behavior of this transient developmental period. But why do adolescents respond world way they do? In article, we consider adolescent‐specific changes in from evolutionary viewpoint how might be adaptive. We suggest ways which evolved explore learn new changing environments gains independence caregiver transitions into adult. highlight response emotional social cues that may facilitate learning independently secure resources (e.g., food, water, shelter) establish bonds beyond family pack for their own survival. Specifically, focus on rewards, cues, threats environment influence serve adaptive role adolescent.

Язык: Английский

Understanding progress in climate change and sustainability education in four state-funded secondary schools in England

Environmental Education Research, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 1 - 17

Опубликована: Апрель 3, 2025

Язык: Английский

A developmental neuroscience perspective on youth contributions and challenges in a changing society

Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown, С. 101558 - 101558

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2025

Язык: Английский