On some cognitive tasks, 10-11 year olds often out perform 12-13 year olds. Why? A possible explanation for this is the “rewiring” of the prefrontal cortex. In short, there is now evidence that the brains of teenagers are in fact different. I recommend reading the following article ( to an external site.) before commenting.
2-1 Discussion: Nature vs. Nurture Endures DEV. PSYCHThe evolution of the field of developmental psychology has begun to trend toward a more
2-1 Discussion: Nature vs. Nurture Endures DEV. PSYCH The evolution of the field of developmental psychology has begun to trend toward a more holistic view of development, and this is evidenced by the theories of hereditary and environmental interaction. On the surface, these theories appear to be challenging the nature