Analysis Of Developmental Characteristics In Adolescents
Analysis of Developmental Characteristics in Adolescents
Alli Neidhammer
Liberty University
Analysis of Developmental Characteristics in Adolescents
There are specific developmental characteristics of children aged 2-6. During these developmental stages there are certain behaviors, actions, and reactions that are presented. These characteristics are not usually present during adulthood as the parts of the brain that are underdeveloped during childhood are now fully developed.
Biological argument During the biological stage of development, children have yet to reach proper maturation of the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that is responsible for emotions. Since the prefrontal cortex is not developed, children lack impulse control. This can lead to children getting very upset or overwhelmed in situations where adults would otherwise maintain composure. This lack of impulse control also makes children less afraid, not think ahead, or think about any long-term consequences for their actions. Children are also not mastered in patience. While a 6 year old may have longer patience than a 2 year old, their brain is not fully developed enough to practice an extensive amount of patience. …show more content…
The hippocampus is the part of the brain that is responsible for converting information from short-term memory to long-term memory. When a person is experiencing stress, a hormone known as cortisol is released is known to have an affect on the hippocampus. The over exposure to this hormone can cause irreparable damage to the hippocampus. Over exposure in the early childhood years can lead to permanent mental health problems. These mental illnesses range from ADHD to bipolar disorder. (Berger, 2014, p.225) These mental health problems can present themselves before
Alli Neidhammer
Liberty University
Analysis of Developmental Characteristics in Adolescents
There are specific developmental characteristics of children aged 2-6. During these developmental stages there are certain behaviors, actions, and reactions that are presented. These characteristics are not usually present during adulthood as the parts of the brain that are underdeveloped during childhood are now fully developed.
Biological argument During the biological stage of development, children have yet to reach proper maturation of the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is the part of the brain that is responsible for emotions. Since the prefrontal cortex is not developed, children lack impulse control. This can lead to children getting very upset or overwhelmed in situations where adults would otherwise maintain composure. This lack of impulse control also makes children less afraid, not think ahead, or think about any long-term consequences for their actions. Children are also not mastered in patience. While a 6 year old may have longer patience than a 2 year old, their brain is not fully developed enough to practice an extensive amount of patience. …show more content…
The hippocampus is the part of the brain that is responsible for converting information from short-term memory to long-term memory. When a person is experiencing stress, a hormone known as cortisol is released is known to have an affect on the hippocampus. The over exposure to this hormone can cause irreparable damage to the hippocampus. Over exposure in the early childhood years can lead to permanent mental health problems. These mental illnesses range from ADHD to bipolar disorder. (Berger, 2014, p.225) These mental health problems can present themselves before