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Structural MRI
Definition
Produces high-resolution images of the brain’s structure.
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Stigmatize
Definition
To mark or brand with disgrace or disapproval.
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Parietal Lobe
Definition
Processes sensory information like taste, temperature, and touch; integrates sensory data.
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Cognitive
Definition
Related to thinking, reasoning, and understanding processes.
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Grey Matter
Definition
Contains neuron cell bodies and synapses; critical for processing and connectivity.
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Adolescents
Definition
Individuals with brains still developing; 'not fully developed brain' people.
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Cerebellum
Definition
Controls balance, coordination, and voluntary movement (e.g., walking, writing).
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Prefrontal Cortex
Definition
Responsible for decision-making and social interaction.
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Frontal Lobe
Definition
Helps you control behavior, focus, and speak fluently and meaningfully. Still developing in puberty, which causes mood swings and forgetfulness.
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Temporal Lobe
Definition
Responsible for hearing, speech comprehension, and memory storage.
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Medial Prefrontal Cortex
Definition
More active in adolescent brains; linked to social cognition.
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Brainstem
Definition
Controls involuntary functions necessary for life (e.g., breathing, heart rate, blood pressure).
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Frontal Lobe (additional definition)
Definition
Controls motor function, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, judgment, impulse control, and social/sexual behavior.
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Synaptic Pruning
Definition
The process where unused neural connections are eliminated, while frequently used ones are strengthened ('use it or lose it').
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Functional MRI (fMRI)
Definition
Maps brain activity; noninvasive and safe.
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Limbic System
Definition
Regulates reward and pleasure; associated with risk-taking behavior, especially strong in adolescents.
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Social-Emotional Response
Definition
Automatic mirroring or sharing of emotional responses with others.
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Social Brain
Definition
The brain network responsible for understanding others and interacting socially.
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Inhibit
Definition
To stop or prevent an action or process.
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Adolescent Brain
Definition
A developing brain from age 0 to around 20 years.
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Amygdala
Definition
Creates emotions; works with the frontal lobe to influence mood swings.
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Cortex
Definition
The brain’s outermost layer; handles complex thought processes.
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Occipital Lobe
Definition
Processes visual information; allows correct understanding of what the eyes see.
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Malleable
Definition
Easily shaped or influenced (used to describe the developing brain).