Cognitive Decline in Adolescence:
Cognitive Decline in Adolescence : (This Blog dedicated for parents & Teachers by cordcraft.in) Scientific Insights on Adolescence, Hormones, and Cognitive Change 1. Hormonal Surge and Brain-Behavior Interactions - Adolescence begins with a surge in sex hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and adrenal androgens. These hormones don’t just affect physical appearance—they reshape brain architecture and behavior. - Research from Leiden University and UC Berkeley shows that these hormonal shifts influence social-affective development, leading to mood volatility, risk-taking, and changes in motivation. 2. Cognitive Vulnerability and Emotional Dysregulation - The PANDA study (Puberty and NeuroDevelopment in Adolescents) explores how hormonal fluctuations—especially cortisol and sex hormones—affect brain regions responsible for emotion regulation and fear learning. - These ch...