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Neurocognitive bases of emotion regulation development in adolescence

Saz P. Ahmed,Amanda Bittencourt-Hewitt,C. Sebastian

2015 · DOI: 10.1016/j.dcn.2015.07.006
Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience · 541 Citations

TLDR

Adolescence is a period of increased emotional reactivity and psychopathology, and development of adaptive ER strategies can support interventions for psychopathology.

Abstract

Highlights • Adolescence is a period of increased emotional reactivity and psychopathology.• Adolescent emotion regulation (ER) is discussed in relation to the developing brain.• Implicit emotion regulation develops non-linearly, mirroring brain development.• Explicit ER findings are mixed due to limited studies and differing methods.• Development of adaptive ER strategies can support interventions for psychopathology.