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Brain Development and Decision Making in Young Adults

The human brain, particularly the prefrontal cortex, matures around age 25, impacting decision-making, impulse control, and risk assessment. This delayed development explains youthful risk-taking due to ongoing neural reorganization, including myelination and synaptic pruning, enhancing cognitive efficiency. Understanding this developmental stage is crucial for education, policy, and behavioral interventions, as it affects how young adults […]