Adolescence may mark a sensitive period for the development of higher-order cognition
through enhanced plasticity of cortical circuits. At the same time, animal research indicates that …

Learning from feedback lies at the foundation of adaptive behavior. Two prior neuroimaging
studies have suggested that there are qualitative differences in how children and adults use …

During development, children improve in learning from feedback to adapt their behavior.
However, it is still unclear which neural mechanisms might underlie these developmental …

Adolescence is characterized by the emergence of advanced forms of social perspective
taking and significant changes in social behavior. Yet little is known about how changes in …

Adolescence is a developmental period associated with an increase in impulsivity. Impulsivity
is a multidimensional construct, and in this study we focus on one of the underlying …

Metacognition comprises both the ability to be aware of one’s cognitive processes (metacognitive
knowledge) and to regulate them (metacognitive control). Research in educational …

With both its high prevalence and myriad of negative outcomes, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity
Disorder (ADHD) demands a careful consideration of the efficacy of its treatment options. …

Reciprocity of trust is important for social interaction and depends on individual differences
in social value orientation (SVO). Here, we examined the neural correlates of reciprocity by …

The development of fairness considerations in decision making is not well understood. Here
we tested the hypothesis that increased understanding of intentionality during adolescence …

Adolescents are often described as a strange and different species that behaves like no other
age group, typical behaviours being excessive risk-taking and sensitivity to peer influence. …