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.

Describe the experiment involving young children and sweets. What does it illustrate about their brain development?

How does the development of the frontal lobes affect emotional control as children grow older?