COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: BRAIN PHYSIOLOGY AND MECHANISMS OF NEUROPLASTICITY

Аннотация

This paper talks about how children develop their thinking and learning skills, and how the brain plays a big role in this. It explains how the brain works, including how it can change and grow (called neuroplasticity), how brain cells connect, and how hormones and brain chemicals affect learning. The paper also highlights the importance of helping children develop their brains from an early age, enabling them to grow up smart and emotionally healthy. Keywords: thinking development, brain changes, brain chemicals, children, learning, brain.