Adolescence is one of the most critical periods for human brain development,as evidenced by neuronal maturation processes of synaptic pruning and synapse stabilization[1-3],which together improve the efficiency of inf...Adolescence is one of the most critical periods for human brain development,as evidenced by neuronal maturation processes of synaptic pruning and synapse stabilization[1-3],which together improve the efficiency of information transfer in the brain.This development is coincidental with maturing in multiple cognitive and behavioral capabilities,such as better motor skills,abstract thinking,and complex semantic cognition.On the other hand,many psychiatric disorders,such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD),conduct disorder,anxiety,and depression,also have their peak onset in adolescence[4].Therefore,it is vital to understand how the maturing process of the brain during adolescence could affect cognitive growth and psychopathology.展开更多
文摘Adolescence is one of the most critical periods for human brain development,as evidenced by neuronal maturation processes of synaptic pruning and synapse stabilization[1-3],which together improve the efficiency of information transfer in the brain.This development is coincidental with maturing in multiple cognitive and behavioral capabilities,such as better motor skills,abstract thinking,and complex semantic cognition.On the other hand,many psychiatric disorders,such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder(ADHD),conduct disorder,anxiety,and depression,also have their peak onset in adolescence[4].Therefore,it is vital to understand how the maturing process of the brain during adolescence could affect cognitive growth and psychopathology.
