The Teenage Brain: How it Works

Description

The actions of teenagers can sometimes test our reason and we wonder what could he or she have been thinking? This course attempts to answer that question. The human brain was once thought to be complete by age three, but science now says it is not fully mature until eighteen years or older. Until then, the pre-frontal cortex, which controls logic and impulses, among other things, is immature, and the teen is responding emotionally rather than logically.

Course Type

These are non-classroom based, self-directed, independent study courses. You will use texts, DVDs, CDs, audio/video tapes, or other materials and you will return your assignments by mail. The cost of the materials is included in the tuition and the materials are yours to keep at the conclusion of the course. You may earn between one and four semester hours of credit for each Traditional Course depending on the course you choose.

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Course Notes

• All materials are included in the tuition fee for this course.
• A DVD player is required for viewing course material.
• This course must be completed within one year from the date of enrollment.

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