Video: Teen Brain Development in the Transition to Adulthood

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/rebeccajenn-1757549-teen-brain-development-transition-adulthood/

This is my power point presentation about teen brain development in the transition to adulthood that focuses on the cognitive development of the teen. Especially in how they are achieving higher functioning in their decision making processes, but still seek social acceptance and emotional satisfaction so they are more likely to act impulsively. I hope this video will help you out in understanding the teenage mind and thus be able to help them in a more constructive way.

~Rebecca Jenn

Sources:

Bailey, Regina. (2013). Limbic System. About.com. Retrieved March 23, 2013 from http://biology.about.com/od/anatomy/a/aa042205a.ht m

Parker, Steve. (2007). The Human Body Book. (p. 70). New York, NY: DK.

Steinberg, Laurence. (2005). Cognitive and affective development in adolescence.. TRENDS in cognitive sciences. 9 (2), 69-74.

Edit: 4.3.13
Here's another great resource about the teen brain from PBS. 

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/