Amber was a normal teen. She went on walks through the farm, rode her horse, and talked with the family. Then, she got her first phone, she quit going on walks, riding her horse, and talking with the family. She was caught in a cyber world. A undeveloped Prefrontal Cortex, the emotional Limbic system, and synaptic pruning are all reasons why the limit should not be raised. The AAP shouldn’t raise the recommended daily entertainment screen time from two to four hours.
The internet is not for someone with limited access to the Prefrontal cortex (PFC). The PFC, also called the Frontal Lobe, helps with insight and understanding the effect of your behavior on someone else(Knox). The PFC matures later than other parts of the brain and is …show more content…
The limbic system is associated with decisions made with feelings this is why when teens make decisions in emotionally-charged situation this one weighs in heavily(Scholastic). The limbic system in the teen brain is more sensitive to risk and reward and gets a bigger shot of dopamine in rewarding situations so it is more biased toward seeking out new information(galvan). If video games activate dopamine in the brain similar to addictive behaviors, then a person may become addicted to video games in the same way someone can be addicted to behaviors. This is also why teens are more likely to make bad choices such as using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco all of which pose a risk of serious health consequences(Teens and decision Making). Dopamine is one of the many reasons why people have addiction problems. If the limit is raised then teens are more likely to make decision based on emotions not on risk and …show more content…
“White matter” is also called myelin, coats the nerves, and makes them more communicative(knox). In order for your brain to make decisions tiny specialized cells talk with each other through a series of neurotransmitters like a circuit in a computer, then the whole network puts out a response which becomes your outward behavior(scholastic). If the brain is branching and pruning, then it is highly adaptable. The space between neurons is called dendrites(scholastic). Also if a synapse isn’t used often it is pruned through synaptic pruning(scholastic). Then that energy is redirected into a more active synapses(scholastic). Synaptic pruning occurs based on the choices, the behaviors, and the environment of an individual(scholastic). If activities shape oneś brain then, one should be mindful about the activities that one is doing. As Dr. Willis says, ¨practice makes permanent¨.If the limit is raised the teenagers will be more less likely to find a social outlet that nourishes that art of the brain.
If teens are using active screen time then, they can stay on it longer because you can learn and interact with active screen time. The AAP should not raise the screen time limit from two to four hours. This is due to an undeveloped prefrontal cortex, the limbic system, and synaptic pruning. If the AAP raises the limit then, teens will become engulfed by the social
The internet is not for someone with limited access to the Prefrontal cortex (PFC). The PFC, also called the Frontal Lobe, helps with insight and understanding the effect of your behavior on someone else(Knox). The PFC matures later than other parts of the brain and is …show more content…
The limbic system is associated with decisions made with feelings this is why when teens make decisions in emotionally-charged situation this one weighs in heavily(Scholastic). The limbic system in the teen brain is more sensitive to risk and reward and gets a bigger shot of dopamine in rewarding situations so it is more biased toward seeking out new information(galvan). If video games activate dopamine in the brain similar to addictive behaviors, then a person may become addicted to video games in the same way someone can be addicted to behaviors. This is also why teens are more likely to make bad choices such as using drugs, alcohol, and tobacco all of which pose a risk of serious health consequences(Teens and decision Making). Dopamine is one of the many reasons why people have addiction problems. If the limit is raised then teens are more likely to make decision based on emotions not on risk and …show more content…
“White matter” is also called myelin, coats the nerves, and makes them more communicative(knox). In order for your brain to make decisions tiny specialized cells talk with each other through a series of neurotransmitters like a circuit in a computer, then the whole network puts out a response which becomes your outward behavior(scholastic). If the brain is branching and pruning, then it is highly adaptable. The space between neurons is called dendrites(scholastic). Also if a synapse isn’t used often it is pruned through synaptic pruning(scholastic). Then that energy is redirected into a more active synapses(scholastic). Synaptic pruning occurs based on the choices, the behaviors, and the environment of an individual(scholastic). If activities shape oneś brain then, one should be mindful about the activities that one is doing. As Dr. Willis says, ¨practice makes permanent¨.If the limit is raised the teenagers will be more less likely to find a social outlet that nourishes that art of the brain.
If teens are using active screen time then, they can stay on it longer because you can learn and interact with active screen time. The AAP should not raise the screen time limit from two to four hours. This is due to an undeveloped prefrontal cortex, the limbic system, and synaptic pruning. If the AAP raises the limit then, teens will become engulfed by the social