THE DOMINANT LIMBIC SYSTEM_sandbox

THE DOMINANT LIMBIC SYSTEM_sandbox

DOMINANT LIMBIC SYSTEM

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The order of myelination explains decision making.

The LIMBIC SYSTEM is myelinated by middle school. This part of the brain controls…

  • Motivation + memory
  • Risk, reward + pleasure
  • Emotions

The PREFRONTAL CORTEX is myelinated by between ages 25-30. This part of the brain controls…

  • Consequential thinking
  • Executive function
  • Planning

Watch this 2 minute video of Dr. Cara Natterson explaining limbic system dominance in adolescence.

If you have an extra 2 minutes, watch this video from Dovetail to learn more about decision making and the adolescent brain or this video on NPR about teen decision making.

Psst… teachers! There’s a fun activity in your notes.