Adolescent Maturity and the Brain: The Promise and Pitfalls of Neuroscience Research in... - 0 views
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Jennifer Lavenberg on 13 Oct 14Longitudinal neuroimaging studies demonstrate that the adolescent brain continues to mature well into the 20s. This has prompted intense interest in linking neuromaturation to maturity of judgment. Public policy is struggling to keep up with burgeoning interest in cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging. However, empirical evidence linking neurodevelopmental processes and adolescent real-world behavior remains sparse.