What do we Know about the Adolescent Brain?
Overview
How does the scientific knowledge differ from the way a court views adolescents versus adults?
Summary
When it comes to the definition of adolescent and adult, science and the legal system have very different definitions. In most jurisdictions, a person who is 18 years old is considered an adult and some individuals who are younger than 18 can be tried as an adult based on the crime they commit. According to science, a brain is not fully developed until the person is in their early to mid-20’s.
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Reference
SOURCE RESEARCH
Brain Development During Adolescence: Neuroscientific insights into this developmental period
Konrad, K., Firk, C., & Uhlhaas, P. (2013). Brain Development During Adolescence: Neuroscientific insights into this developmental period. Deutsches Arzteblatt International, 110(25), 425-431.
Published: 2013
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