The teenage brain begins to develop at the phase of puberty. It initiates the process of chemical developing of the brain causing adolescents to have a high memory retention and learning rate. The brain processes information and memories at a much faster rate than adults but it has a massive amount of brain tissue loss. From "Startling Finds on Teenage Brains" by Paul Thompson it begins with a factual beginning stating information from other articles. Then he begins to state his own research but does not state how exactly he concluded to the point of his information, just giving a brief summary of his work. The brain has a massive amount of brain tissue loss through the teenage years in the pre-frontal cortex and frontal cortex which controls actions, impulses, and decision making. Teenager's because of a lack of the frontal cortex have almost no control of their actions, having them act upon impulse. Thompson does not explain how the brain works exactly through there teenage years and in the seventh paragraph stating that "brain researchers supports all our thinking and emotions, is purged at a rate of 1 to 2 percent a year during this period". Where does he get the information about this text?
Thompson did not state the environmental factors that affect teen's making decision's. From the point the child was conceived it has gone through numerous changes. The child has seen the decisions of others, watched as the generation has changed, and how the media has affected the way child is. It is not just the medical point of view in the process. The environment in which it was raised in determines some of its actions and decisions. Frances Jenson explained about the environmental factors of a child affecting its actions. A child who was raised in a harsh environment may not be as social as another who has had a easy life communicating with others. This is the same with the brain. The brain is affected by the environment it is exposed to and other countless factors. What other factors are considered in trials for juveniles?
Thompson did not really state that the factors affect the teenage brain and creates a emotional reaction, yet he uses multiple scientific explanations assuming that the readers will comprehend what's being explain. In the article "Startling Finds On Teenage Brain " Thompson projects that "a massive loss of tissues" occur during the development of the teenage brain. Do to this assertions and prior knowledge people can draw conclusions that juveniles can be forgiven for their crimes and be given a second change.
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