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dflprincess

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4. The human brain does not finish developing until age 25

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Fri Apr 7, 2023, 07:53 PM

Apr 2023

though there is some evidence that female brains finish a bit earlier.

The last part to develop is the prefrontal cortex - the part of the brain that, as we age, makes as think "Whoa - that would be a really dumb thing to do."

It's like the car insurance companies always knew this. Age twenty-five is when rates take a dive.

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Governor Walz assigns AG Ellison to take over prosecution in Zaria McKeever murder case [View all] sarisataka Apr 2023 OP

Good. I am glad I did not vote for Moriarty. Teens brains don't mature until they're 25? question everything Apr 2023 #1

I didn't either. I hope her judgment improves - the AG shouldn't have to take over Ocelot II Apr 2023 #3

The human brain does not finish developing until age 25 dflprincess Apr 2023 #4

And yet, many of us make a decision at age 18, or 22, that determines the shape and direction question everything Apr 2023 #5

You asked about brain development dflprincess Apr 2023 #6

Moriarty stepped in it on this one. Ocelot II Apr 2023 #2

Definitely not a fan of this. WhiskeyGrinder Apr 2023 #7