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Each time point represents a different maturational and development stage.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

Adolescence is a dynamic maturational period during which young lives can pivot rapidly—in both negative and positive directions.

From Nature • Feb. 20, 2018

Based on physiological and maturational comparisons to other mammals, she estimates the minimum age of human weaning at 2.8 years of age, with a maximum of seven years.

From Time • Dec. 15, 2014

“We have previously shown diminished extinction learning in adolescents due to the maturational changes in the prefrontal cortex,” Casy says.

From Scientific American • Nov. 26, 2013

Diagnosis: Standard conflictual anxiety and maturational variations, complicated by acute depression.

From Time Magazine Archive