The question of how learners' motivation influences their academic achievement and vice
versa has been the subject of intensive research due to its theoretical relevance and …

Research has demonstrated that adolescence is an important time for self-and other-
oriented development that underlies many skills vital for becoming a contributing member of …

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 …

Recent technological and analytical progress in brain imaging has enabled the examination
of brain organization and connectivity at unprecedented levels of detail. The Human …

In this review, we seek to challenge negative stereotypes of adolescence and unpack the
many ways that the developing brain contributes to positive development during the …

The paper describes active learning strategies used in undergraduate college algebra and
business calculus courses. There are a variety of active learning strategies described in the …

Although the focus of research for decades, there is a surprising lack of consensus on what
is (and what is not) self-control. We review some of the most prominent theoretical models of …

Although adolescents are developmentally distinct from adults, they often receive addiction
treatment based on adult models. This is problematic because adolescents face significantly …

Immature motor response inhibition in adolescence is considered contributory to adolescent
risk-taking and externalizing behaviors. We review studies reporting age-related variations …

Adolescence is a time during which we transition to independence, explore new activities
and begin pursuit of major life goals. Goal-directed learning, in which we learn to perform …