ContentPsychological DevelopmentWhat Does My Teen Understand?Growth SpurtTips For Parenting Preteens Biological changes in brain structure and connectivity within the brain interact with increased experience, knowledge, and changing social demands to produce rapid cognitive growth (see Changes in the brain above). The corresponding increase in emotional variability also can increase adolescents' vulnerability. Development in the limbic system plays an important role in determining rewards and punishments and...
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