A young person's brain develops emotions faster than it develops control over those emotions. The part of the brain that feels strong emotions is active. The part of the brain that helps control reactions is still growing.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A young person's brain develops emotions faster than it develops control over those emotions.
The part of the brain that feels strong emotions is active. The part of the brain that helps control reactions is still growing.
The amygdala is the part of the brain that creates strong emotions. This part of the brain is very active in young people. The prefrontal cortex helps a person think before acting. This part of the brain is still developing in young people. This difference means young people feel emotions intensely. They do not yet have the full ability to control how they react.
A student feels very angry when a teacher gives a low grade. The student shouts at the teacher. The student's emotional brain reacted strongly. The part of the brain that helps control words was not fully ready to stop the shouting.
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