What Are The Similarities Between Phineas And Adolescent Brains

Phineas and Adolescent brains have many things to compare. Their brains and their behavior are similar and different at the same time.

Phineas’ brain and the Adolescent brain are similar and different in very many ways. Both brains struggle with issues in the cortex. Fleishman even said on page 263, he went from being an “efficient” and leading foreman. To a rude and “unreliable” man. People could not trust him. Even the contractors that trusted him most. They all claim Phineas has changed and it was all from his cortex issues. The Adolescent brain also has some issues with the cortex. According to “What this means for the Adolescent Brain” Steinberg states, “The most important part of the brain to be pruned in adolescence is the prefrontal

Despite the similarities between Phineas’ and an adolescent brain. They still have their differences. Phineas’ cortex problem is forever. Unlike the adolescent brain which is only temporary. In “What this means for the Adolescent Brain” Steinberg shares, “Maturation of the prefrontal cortex is not complete until the mid-20s...” Adolescent brains go through the changing of the cortex until they are in their 20s. Whereas Phineas’ problem lasted his whole life. On page 263 Fleishman states, “The doctor offered Phineas $1,000 for the pocketful of pebbles that Phineas has collected... Phineas angrily refuses the deal.” After many hours of much needed rest. Phineas refuses a deal for $1,000.

Both Phineas and Adolescent brains struggle with decision making. Fleishman shared on page_-_, “_ Phineas is like a small child who says he is running away from home after lunch and then comes up with a new idea over his sandwich.” Phineas struggles with making decisions. He is constantly changing his mind and making spilt second decisions. Adolescent brains also struggle with decision making. Blakemore stated in “The Right Sort of Risks (part 1), “That’s not to say that risk-taking isn’t a serious problem: The leading cause of death of death in adolescence and young adulthood in Western countries in accidents, and these are sometimes a result of risk-taking...” Most teen- young adult accidents come from poor decision making or risk-taking. Young adolescent brains want to make big decisions after their newfound freedom from their parents. Therefore, they do a lot of risky stuff that can cause death. However, there are many differences in their behavior. Phineas is straight up rude and adolescence brains are more childish. In Fleishman’s “’Horrible Accident’ in Vermont”’ the text states, “The new Phineas is unreliable and, at times, downright nasty. He insults old workmates and friends. He spouts vulgar language in the presence of women.” Phineas yells rude insults at close friends and old workmates. He struggles with kindness and empathy which makes him come off rude, Adolescent brains are different though. In