412. Does your frontal lobe ACTUALLY develop at 25?

About this episode

The episode explores the myth surrounding the development of the frontal lobe at age 25 and discusses the complexities of brain maturity.

Where did this myth that our frontal lobe develops at 25 actually come from? What does the death penalty and Leonardo DiCaprio have in common? You've probably seen TikToks, videos, tweets, memes, but what is the truth about brain maturity? That is what we're breaking down today, including:  Why brain development is a lot more complicated than a number The specific role of the frontal lobe  The early 2000s research that defined how we see brain development  Why our brain actually develops in spurts  The good news for 20 somethings  Happy listening! Watch on Netflix: HERE Follow Jemma on Instagram: @ jemmasbeg Follow the podcast on Instagram: @ thatpsychologypodcast Subscribe on Substack: @ thepsychologyofyour20s For business: psychologyofyour20s@gmail.com   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Jemma

Topics covered

• brain development
• frontal lobe
• myths
• neuroscience
• 20 somethings

Keywords

• frontal lobe
• brain maturity
• development
• neuroscience
• 20s

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