Chapter
Understanding the Prefrontal Cortex
07:18 - 12:57 (05:39)
The malleability and plasticity in the prefrontal cortex are the reasons why humans can acquire language skills. It is also in charge of regulating our emotional stability as we age.
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Temper tantrums have a scientific explanation.
07:18 - 08:38 (01:20)
Summary
Temper tantrums have a scientific explanation. Lack of activity in the prefrontal cortex, which is the last part of the brain to develop, is responsible for causing temper tantrums, especially in children under the age of 18.
ChapterUnderstanding the Prefrontal Cortex
EpisodeSelects: How Temper Tantrums Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Tips for managing tantrums in children include allowing them to quickly move into the physical stage to shortening the duration of the tantrum, and classifying types of sounds as sad or angry.
08:38 - 11:15 (02:36)
Summary
Tips for managing tantrums in children include allowing them to quickly move into the physical stage to shortening the duration of the tantrum, and classifying types of sounds as sad or angry.
ChapterUnderstanding the Prefrontal Cortex
EpisodeSelects: How Temper Tantrums Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for regulating emotional stability which allows for more successful language acquisition in humans as they age.
11:15 - 12:57 (01:42)
Summary
The prefrontal cortex is responsible for regulating emotional stability which allows for more successful language acquisition in humans as they age. Development of the prefrontal cortex begins around age four and continues until around age 18.