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- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Madera_Community_College/General_Psychology/04%3A_Biopsychology/4.05%3A_The_Brain_and_Spinal_CordThe brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is ass...The brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is associated with certain types of functions, but, ultimately, all of the areas of the brain interact with one another to provide the foundation for our thoughts and behaviors. In this section, we discuss the overall organization of the brain and the functions associated with different brain areas.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Rio_Hondo/CD_106%3A_Child_Growth_and_Development_(Andrade)/14%3A_Adolescence_-_Cognitive_Development/14.02%3A_Cognitive_Changes_in_the_BrainEarly in adolescence, changes in Dopamine, a chemical in the brain that is a neurotransmitter and produces feelings of pleasure, can contribute to increases in adolescents’ sensation-seeking and rewar...Early in adolescence, changes in Dopamine, a chemical in the brain that is a neurotransmitter and produces feelings of pleasure, can contribute to increases in adolescents’ sensation-seeking and reward motivation. During adolescence, people tend to do whatever activities produce the most dopamine without fully considering the consequences of such actions.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology_(Andrade_and_Walker)/02%3A_The_Brain/2.06%3A_HemispheresThe page provides an overview of the brain's structure and functions, focusing on lateralization, where certain functions are predominantly managed by one hemisphere. The brain, part of the central ne...The page provides an overview of the brain's structure and functions, focusing on lateralization, where certain functions are predominantly managed by one hemisphere. The brain, part of the central nervous system along with the spinal cord, is divided into two hemispheres connected by the corpus callosum. The text also discusses brain plasticity and how studying brain damage, such as strokes, contributes to understanding brain function.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Child_Growth_and_Development_(Paris_Ricardo_Rymond_and_Johnson)/07%3A_Physical_Development_in_Early_Childhood/7.04%3A_Brain_MaturationThe brain is about 75 percent its adult weight by two years of age. By age 6, it is approximately 95 percent its adult weight. Myelination and the development of dendrites continues to occur in the co...The brain is about 75 percent its adult weight by two years of age. By age 6, it is approximately 95 percent its adult weight. Myelination and the development of dendrites continues to occur in the cortex and as it does, we see a corresponding change in the child’s abilities.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Leeward_Community_College/PSY_100_Biddle/Book%3A_Introductory_Psychology_(OpenStax)/03%3A_Biopsychology/3.2%3A_The_Brain_and_Spinal_CordThe brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is ass...The brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is associated with certain types of functions, but, ultimately, all of the areas of the brain interact with one another to provide the foundation for our thoughts and behaviors. In this section, we discuss the overall organization of the brain and the functions associated with different brain areas.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Moraine_Park_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Develpment_(MPTC_Version)/03%3A_Physical_Development_in_Early_Childhood/3.04%3A_Brain_MaturationThe brain is about 75 percent its adult weight by two years of age. By age 6, it is approximately 95 percent its adult weight. Myelination and the development of dendrites continues to occur in the co...The brain is about 75 percent its adult weight by two years of age. By age 6, it is approximately 95 percent its adult weight. Myelination and the development of dendrites continues to occur in the cortex and as it does, we see a corresponding change in the child’s abilities.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Child_Growth_and_Development_(Paris_Ricardo_Rymond_and_Johnson)/14%3A_Adolescence_-_Cognitive_Development/14.02%3A_Cognitive_Changes_in_the_BrainEarly in adolescence, changes in Dopamine, a chemical in the brain that is a neurotransmitter and produces feelings of pleasure, can contribute to increases in adolescents’ sensation-seeking and rewar...Early in adolescence, changes in Dopamine, a chemical in the brain that is a neurotransmitter and produces feelings of pleasure, can contribute to increases in adolescents’ sensation-seeking and reward motivation. During adolescence, people tend to do whatever activities produce the most dopamine without fully considering the consequences of such actions.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Early_Childhood_Education/Child_Growth_and_Development_(Paris_Ricardo_Rymond_and_Johnson)/13%3A_Adolescence_-_Physical_Development/13.02%3A_Brain_GrowthBrain Growth continues into the early 20s. The development of the frontal lobe, in particular, is important during this stage. Adolescents often engage in increased risk-taking behaviors and experienc...Brain Growth continues into the early 20s. The development of the frontal lobe, in particular, is important during this stage. Adolescents often engage in increased risk-taking behaviors and experience heightened emotions during puberty; this may be due to the fact that the frontal lobes of their brains—which are responsible for judgment, impulse control, and planning—are still maturing until early adulthood.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/City_Colleges_of_Chicago/Introduction_to_Psychology-PSYC201/03%3A_Biopsychology/3.05%3A_The_Brain_and_Spinal_CordThe brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is ass...The brain is a remarkably complex organ comprised of billions of interconnected neurons and glia. It is a bilateral, or two-sided, structure that can be separated into distinct lobes. Each lobe is associated with certain types of functions, but, ultimately, all of the areas of the brain interact with one another to provide the foundation for our thoughts and behaviors. In this section, we discuss the overall organization of the brain and the functions associated with different brain areas.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology/Cognitive_Psychology_(Andrade_and_Walker)/04%3A_Memory/4.02%3A_Memory_ProcessesThe page discusses the physical characteristics and storage of memory in the brain, noting that specific brain regions, such as the temporal, occipital, and frontal lobes, play key roles in different ...The page discusses the physical characteristics and storage of memory in the brain, noting that specific brain regions, such as the temporal, occipital, and frontal lobes, play key roles in different types of memory, like sensory, short-term, and long-term memory. Memory traces, or engrams, involve neural changes associated with memory storage, aided by neuroplasticity. The hippocampus helps consolidate memories but doesn't store them.
- https://socialsci.libretexts.org/Courses/Northeast_Wisconsin_Technical_College/Child_Growth_and_Development_(NWTC)/02%3A_Physical_Development_in_Early_Childhood/2.04%3A_Brain_MaturationThe brain is about 75 percent its adult weight by two years of age. By age 6, it is approximately 95 percent its adult weight. Myelination and the development of dendrites continues to occur in the co...The brain is about 75 percent its adult weight by two years of age. By age 6, it is approximately 95 percent its adult weight. Myelination and the development of dendrites continues to occur in the cortex and as it does, we see a corresponding change in the child’s abilities.
