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LO 11.5. Explain the neurological developments that take place in adolescence and their effect on behavior.
Web Resource: Inside the Teenage Brain
Description: PBS’s Frontline presents an in-depth discussion of the teenage brain, focusing on work done by Dr. Jay Giedd at the National Institute of Mental Health using magnetic resonance imaging.

LO 11.5. Explain the neurological developments that take place in adolescence and their effect on behavior.
Video Resource: Mysterious Workings of the Adolescent Brain
Description: In this TED Talk, cognitive neuroscientist Sarah-Jayne Blakemore discusses the scientific explanation behind “teenage” behavior.

LO 11.7. Discuss how cognitive development is reflected in adolescent decision making and behavior.
Audio Resource: Impulsivity in Teens
Description: In this audio interview from NPR’s Fresh Air, neuroscientist Dr. Frances Jensen explains why teens can’t control their impulses like adults can.