Developing Brain: Tantrums

The video explains why toddlers often lose control due to their underdeveloped frontal lobes, which are responsible for regulating emotions and impulses. It highlights the role of the amygdala in triggering emotions and how, in adults, the frontal lobes help manage these responses. The video also discusses how young children struggle with impulse control, as demonstrated by their difficulty in resisting sweets. As children grow, their frontal lobes develop, allowing them to better manage emotions and resist temptations, leaving behind the 'terrible twos' phase.

What part of the brain is responsible for triggering emotions like anger?

• Thalamus

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

Why do toddlers often have difficulty controlling their emotions?

• Their amygdala is overactive

• Their cerebellum is underdeveloped

• They have more neurons than adults

• Their frontal lobes are not fully developed

What is a common behavior observed in toddlers due to their brain development stage?

• Advanced problem-solving skills

• Frequent temper tantrums

• Heightened empathy

• Increased focus

In the experiment with sweets, what were children promised if they resisted temptation?

• A toy

• Three sweets

• A book

• A sticker

How does the development of the frontal lobes affect behavior as children grow?

• It reduces their memory capacity

• It makes them more impulsive

• It helps them manage emotions better

• It decreases their ability to learn