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. The amygdala, which triggers emotions like anger, is not yet effectively controlled in young children, leading to behaviors like temper tantrums. As children grow, their frontal lobes develop, improving their ability to manage emotions and resist temptations, such as waiting for a reward instead of giving in to immediate desires.

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

• Thalamus

• Hippocampus

• Amygdala

• Cerebellum

Why can't toddlers control their emotions as effectively as adults?

• They lack emotional experiences

• Their amygdala is overactive

• Their frontal lobes are not fully developed

• They have a smaller brain size

What is a common challenge toddlers face during the 'terrible twos'?

• Learning to walk

• Understanding complex instructions

• Resisting temptation

• Speaking in full sentences

What reward was offered to children if they resisted eating a sweet for 5 minutes?

• A toy

• A sticker

• Three sweets

• A book

As children grow, what development helps them manage emotions better?

• Development of the frontal lobes

• Improved language skills

• Better social interactions

• Increased physical activity