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During adolescence, which neurodevelopmental process leads to a decrease in grey matter volume within the social brain network?
During adolescence, which neurodevelopmental process leads to a decrease in grey matter volume within the social brain network?
- Axonal growth, increasing the connections between neurons.
- Increased blood flow to the frontal and parietal lobes.
- Synaptic pruning, eliminating less-used neural connections. (correct)
- Myelination of axons, enhancing signal transmission efficiency.
How might increased reward seeking in isolated adolescents affect their behavior, according to the presented research?
How might increased reward seeking in isolated adolescents affect their behavior, according to the presented research?
- Reduced consumption of high-calorie foods and decreased likelihood of substance use.
- Increased engagement in risky behaviors, such as substance abuse or addiction. (correct)
- Decreased interest in social interactions and increased focus on academic achievements.
- Greater emphasis on long-term goals and decreased impulsivity.
What is the significance of the finding that young adolescents' risk perceptions are more influenced by peers than adults?
What is the significance of the finding that young adolescents' risk perceptions are more influenced by peers than adults?
- It implies that adolescents are inherently defiant and resistant to authority.
- It suggests that adolescents completely disregard adult guidance in making important decisions.
- It demonstrates the limited impact adults have on adolescent behavior.
- It highlights the importance of implementing peer-led interventions to reduce risky behaviors. (correct)
What distinguishes the effects of social isolation on adolescent rats compared to rats in other developmental stages?
What distinguishes the effects of social isolation on adolescent rats compared to rats in other developmental stages?
Why do objective measures of social media use become important when studying the correlation between social media and well-being in adolescents?
Why do objective measures of social media use become important when studying the correlation between social media and well-being in adolescents?
According to the presented information, how does social media use potentially benefit socially anxious adolescents?
According to the presented information, how does social media use potentially benefit socially anxious adolescents?
What implications can be inferred from the research on loneliness as a motivational drive during adolescence?
What implications can be inferred from the research on loneliness as a motivational drive during adolescence?
Seventy-five percent of mental health problems start before what age?
Seventy-five percent of mental health problems start before what age?
How does the balance between sensation-seeking and self-regulation typically shift during the transition from adolescence to adulthood?
How does the balance between sensation-seeking and self-regulation typically shift during the transition from adolescence to adulthood?
What is the rate of grey matter volume decrease annually during adolescence?
What is the rate of grey matter volume decrease annually during adolescence?
How does the annual decrease in grey matter volume during adolescence potentially contribute to cognitive development?
How does the annual decrease in grey matter volume during adolescence potentially contribute to cognitive development?
What is a potential consequence of increased reward seeking behavior in isolated adolescents?
What is a potential consequence of increased reward seeking behavior in isolated adolescents?
How might the preference for face-to-face interactions over online communication generally affect social skill development in adolescents?
How might the preference for face-to-face interactions over online communication generally affect social skill development in adolescents?
Considering the neurodevelopmental changes during adolescence, which factor would MOST likely explain why adolescents are more susceptible to peer influence regarding risky behaviors?
Considering the neurodevelopmental changes during adolescence, which factor would MOST likely explain why adolescents are more susceptible to peer influence regarding risky behaviors?
What might be an effect of interventions led by highly socially connected students, in the context of peer-led anti-bullying programs?
What might be an effect of interventions led by highly socially connected students, in the context of peer-led anti-bullying programs?
If an adolescent experiences chronic loneliness, how might their brain's reward system respond, potentially influencing their behavior?
If an adolescent experiences chronic loneliness, how might their brain's reward system respond, potentially influencing their behavior?
How do structural and functional MRI techniques each contribute to understanding adolescent social brain development?
How do structural and functional MRI techniques each contribute to understanding adolescent social brain development?
Given the findings on social media's impact, what strategy could be MOST effective in promoting positive mental health among adolescents?
Given the findings on social media's impact, what strategy could be MOST effective in promoting positive mental health among adolescents?
Considering the unique effects of social isolation during adolescence, what preventative measure might be MOST effective in mitigating potential long-term consequences?
Considering the unique effects of social isolation during adolescence, what preventative measure might be MOST effective in mitigating potential long-term consequences?
How might the rise of social media platforms correlate with the reported increase in loneliness among young people aged 16-24?
How might the rise of social media platforms correlate with the reported increase in loneliness among young people aged 16-24?
Flashcards
Adolescence
Adolescence
A unique phase marked by biological, psychological, and social growth, typically before the age of 24.
Social Brain Network
Social Brain Network
The brain network, including frontal and parietal lobes, activated when thinking about others and their minds.
Myelination
Myelination
The brain's developmental process involving the insulation of nerve fibers, enhancing the speed of neural signals.
Synaptic Pruning
Synaptic Pruning
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Loneliness as a Motivational Drive
Loneliness as a Motivational Drive
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Self-disclosure
Self-disclosure
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Social disconnectedness
Social disconnectedness
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Loneliness
Loneliness
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Peer influence
Peer influence
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Effects of social isolation
Effects of social isolation
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Sensation seeking
Sensation seeking
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Self-regulation
Self-regulation
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Critical period
Critical period
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Grey matter volume decreases
Grey matter volume decreases
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White matter volume increases
White matter volume increases
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Study Notes
- Adolescence is a unique phase marked by biological, psychological, and social development.
- Sensation seeking peaks during adolescence before declining in adulthood.
- Self-regulation increases into adulthood.
- 75% of mental health problems emerge before the age of 24, highlighting adolescence as a critical period.
Adolescent Social Brain Development
- Structural MRI and functional MRI are used to study the adolescent brain.
- The social brain network, located in the frontal and parietal regions, is activated when thinking about others' minds and understanding them.
- Grey matter volume in the social brain network decreases by 1.5% annually during adolescence through synaptic pruning.
- White matter volume increases by 1% annually during adolescence, reflecting neurodevelopmental processes.
- These microstructural changes, including myelination and axonal growth, promote neuroplasticity.
Peer Influence
- Adolescents' risk perception is strongly influenced by peers, particularly in younger adolescents.
- Avoiding social risks may be more important to adolescents than avoiding other types of risks.
- Peer-led interventions, such as anti-bullying campaigns, can reduce bullying by up to 25%, with more connected students leading to stronger effects.
Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness
- 16-18-year-olds are the loneliest age group.
- 40% of 16–24-year-olds in the UK report feeling lonely often or very often, potentially linked to the rise of social media platforms since 2010.
- Loneliness is associated with mental health problems, substance abuse, and physical illness.
- Social isolation is a critical period for social experience.
- Social isolation in adolescent rats leads to dysregulation of dopamine and serotonin systems: structural brain changes such as reduced pruning in the frontal cortex, changes in reward processing, anxiety, and substance abuse.
Loneliness as Motivational Drive
- Acute loneliness increases reward-seeking behavior in adolescents.
- Higher levels of loneliness after isolation are associated with increased reward seeking.
- Neural reward sensitivity predicts the effects of isolation on reward seeking.
- Isolation heightens both reward and threat learning in adolescents.
- Social disconnection may increase the seeking of rewards like food or drugs.
- Virtual social interactions can partially, but not fully, satisfy social needs.
Social Media and Social Skills
- Self-disclosure is a vital skill for building relationships, and positive associations exist between self-disclosure and relationship quality, whether face-to-face or online.
- Adolescents generally prefer face-to-face interactions but online platforms can help initiate real-life friendships.
- Online interactions may reduce anxiety during offline interactions for individuals high in social anxiety and provide practice for later offline communication skills, particularly for young boys.
Social Media and Mental Health
- A negative correlation exists between social media use and well-being, but the effects are generally small.
- Self-report measures of social media use may not be reliable, necessitating more in-depth and objective measures.
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