Mascarelli, Amanda Leigh. "The Teenage Brain." Student Science. Society for Students & the
Public, 17 Oct. 2012. Web. 24 Mar. 2015.
This article provides research about the teenage brain complexity and why teens make questionable decisions. Mascarelli describes how teens make their decisions with scientific studies and reasoning. Teens are known to be curious, because they explore their options and push limits. A chemical known as dopamine is a major reason as to why teens make unreasonable decisions. Dopamine is released when something makes an individual feel good and levels of dopamine rise during adolescence. When a teen is presented with risky decisions, scientists have seen that a part in the brain known as the ventral striatum kicks
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Mascarelli supports all of her reasoning with evidence, and when she and her colleagues experiment, they draw accurate conclusions. The use of ethos is relevant because of its ethnical appeal and is demonstrated throughout the article when she mentions experts, Beatriz Luna and Michael Frank. The use of pathos is relevant because Mascarelli mentions words teens would normally say or do, like “should I try smoking.” Logos is demonstrated by Mascarelli’s evidence and her reasoning of the logical pull of the prefrontal cortex and the impulsive pull of the ventral striatum. The use of logos is sufficient because Mascarelli uses logic to draw conclusions. Through the use of logos being sufficient, logic to draw conclusions and the use of pathos not being prevalent, the article is not biased. Individuals can use this article to understand why teenagers make non rational decisions, some leading to lifelong terms in …show more content…
In 2010 and 2012 the United States Supreme Court agreed to cut back the handling of required life sentences for juveniles. Justices came to the agreement that juveniles are less guilty than adults, no matter what the crime was including murder. Shimeek Gridine, a 14 year old boy along with a partner who was 12 years old aimed to rob a man in Jacksonville. Due to no success Gridine shot the man’s head and shoulder and Gridine was then sentenced to 70 years without parole after pleading guilty. Decisions from the Supreme Court stated that offenders under the age of 18 must be treated differently, therefore banning the use of death penalty for juvenile offenders. About 200 prisoners were afflicted by the decision to cut down sentences of juveniles mostly in the state of Florida. Sentences that have been made in the past before the 2010 decision have not been altered yet. Many juveniles who have lifelong sentences that were made before the 2010 decision have supportive families, decent grades, and want a
Research depicts that teenagers fail to notice risks in a situation and completely process other ones when adults thoroughly examine the consequences and focus on the ending outcome. An article by Maia Szalavitz titled “Why the Teen Brain is Drawn to Risk” suggests that teens engage in drunk driving because they don’t completely scan the outcome of the situation, but they fully comprehend the risk of partaking in other activities that adults would immediately dismiss after looking at the possible outcomes such as Russian Roulette(Source F). This shows that adults quickly decide on seemingly dangerous actions because they view the finishing outcome of that activity while teems envision the whole activity and still choose to participate. On top of that, young adults are intrigued by unknown risks rather than known ones. Chris Sharma, a famous rock climber, mentions that he is "looking for new, hard climbs that no one has even thought possible" in a video named “Who Is Chris Sharma?”(Source G). This suggests that, as a young adult, he searches for climbs that have a high risk level that is unknown or ambiguous. Because adolescents have distinct judgment than that of an adults, they handle risky decision-making in another
I gather this because evidence has been shown that teenager’s brains are impetuous and impulsive. In the article “Teenage Brains are Malleable and Vulnerable, Researchers Say”, by Jon Hamilton, readers can see that in paragraph 4 it states, “studies suggest that adolescent brains are ‘wired’ to engage in risky behavior”. These activities include drugs, unsafe sex, and drinking. Obviously, teenagers are drawn towards these acts while knowing that they are morally and ethically wrong. In “Romeo and Juliet”, the readers see actions of “love” between the two star-crossed soulmates. The audience
"There are two main features that seem to distinguish teenagers from adults in their decision making, during early adolescence in particular, teenagers are drawn to the immediate rewards of a potential choice and are less attentive to the possible risks. Second, teenagers in general are still learning to control their impulses, to think ahead, and to resist pressure from others."- Laurence Steinberg
On this article talks about how a study found the massive lack of tissues that occurs as we grow up. Thompson explains the develop of the brain and how it damages the teenager, which at some points it can affect the decision and growth of the youth. The reason why I will use this article is because it explains how psychology and mentally the teenager does things without them knowing why.
After viewing the Frontline program titled Inside the Teenage Brain I learned a significant discovery scientists have found about the teenager's brain. I also learned that just as there is a growth spurt in infants’ brain, there is a second-growth spurt during puberty. In addition, I also learned how teen's emotions are so different from adults' emotions. I was very surprised with everything I learned about the teen's brain, but my point of view about teen violence and juvenile delinquency hasn't changed.
Researchers can look at the brain of a teen to examine their behavioral decisions.Teenage brains these years are more active and dynamic which means it’s still developing.Processing in the Limbic system is a result of risky behavior.The construction of a teenage thinking brain is not cable of fully processing necessary to make responsible decisions.At this stage the brain is still developing.The brain changes depending on interactions, helpimg the teen make changes. At this time the brain will need focused and support for a healthy connection.Surrounding impacts the child faces such as challenging situations is an effective technique.Parents need to consider the teens emotional
The article “Inside the Teen Brain’ by Marty Wolner, states that the human brain provides parents with shocking new evidence to possibly explain the sometimes irrational, illogical, and impulsive behavior of teenagers. Teenage years are radically more active and dynamic than they previously thought. So teenagers are left with most of the information reaching their brains being processed in the emotional part (limbic system). Information processed in the limbic system without benefit increases the processing in the prefrontal cortex. It may result in impulsive, egocentric, and maybe even risky behavior choices. The prefrontal cortex of the teenage brain does not excuse inappropriate or irresponsible behavior from the teen. The brain is not yet
In addition, this build more credibility because he later provides logos in a study composed by scientist who have compared brains of teens and adults, and concluded that “regions of the adolescent brain responsible for controlling thoughts, actions, and
The teenage brain Teenagers are known for many things but especially for being unpredictable. They don’t think things through and are always making a scene. Many articles have been written to improve our knowledge and understand these behaviours. Research shows that a teenager’s brain doesn’t begin to resemble that of an adult until the early 20’s (TBHKI). Typical adolescent mannerism is well demonstrated all throughout the play Romeo and Juliet.
In the article, “Startling Finds on Teenage Brains” (May 25, 2001), by Paul Thompson, the author argues that teenagers should not be legally treated as adults because their brains are not fully developed. First Thompson raises a question whether teenagers should be tried as adults after the trial of fourteen-year-old Nathaniel Brazill who is charged with second-degree murder for the shooting of his middle school teacher. Following up the numerous questions from reporters and teen advocates, Thompson informs the audience about the loss brain tissue in teenage brains and its correlation to the teenagers’ violent tendencies. After elaborating that teenagers need the correct guidance to steer their development onto the right path, he concludes
The article “Inside the Teenage Brain” by Marty Wolner states that recently, brain researchers have been able to do a great quantity of detailed studies on the human brain. Despite previous thoughts about the teenage brain, development of the brain through the teenage years is very dynamic. The teenage brain is still learning how to process certain information properly in the thinking part of the brain, so often teens may not process all the information necessary to make responsible decisions. Nevertheless, the teenage years can be very stressful for both parents and for teens. Getting through the teenage years can be difficult, but with the right amount of healthy communication, discipline and support the road ahead won’t be so rough. At this
Moreover, in The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, he illustrates that adolescents show decision making. In The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet , Juliet states “or true to my heart with treacherous revolt turn to another, this shall stay them both”(3.1.59-60). This rationalizes Juliet’s decision by saying she can’t betray her heart, which she has already given to Romeo by giving it to Pairs and believes killing herself will resolve the issue. Juliet’s decision making in this scene was based on how she couldn’t betray Romeo. Many teenagers are impulsive because they are not fully developed for example in the article titled “ Why Are Teens So Moody And Impulsive” author Carolyn Gregoire reveals “ the brain is developing until the mid-20s”(Gregoire,1). In other words,
Adolescents make more rash decisions than any other age group. This behavior linked with teenagers leads to risky actions because of the design of the teenage brain. On the flip side, the blueprint of the teenage brain permits teens to pick up new skills by seeking out different adventures. The teenage characters in Romeo and Juliet pose as an accurate representation of typical teenage decision making. Although this is consistent behavior with this age group, based upon scientific findings of adolescent brain growth, brain maturity, and pleasure drive, teenagers like Romeo and Juliet should be held responsible for their risk-taking and impulsive behavior.
At the beginning of 2010, The United States Supreme Court consistently stated that the eight amendment of the United States Constitutional restricts juvenile life without parole sentences. At first, prohibiting it for non-homicide offenses, and then proscribing it’s mandatory application for any offense. In 2016, it was clarified that it may only be imposed in the rare instance in which a juvenile’s homicide demonstrates his or her “irreparable corruption” (Mills, 2016). The problem that runs in this case is, should legislation abandon or restrict Juveniles life without parole applications. Due to some belief that life sentences to juveniles may be too harsh a punishment and represented a trend that would otherwise suggest that there may be
Both Berk (2010) and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford (2012) claim that by this age an adolescent should be thinking in more abstract, systematic and logical ways. Therefore, according to the articles researched for this issue and the behavior exhibited by this adolescent would indicate a delay in cognitive development. This delay not only affects his personal reasoning, but also has delayed his cognitive development to solve hypothetical problems, thus, lower his ability solve situations not yet experienced. Remaining in the concrete operational