A good deal of the reasoning behind the idea that people truly become adults at age 25 is based on that brain data rather than cognitive data.
A good deal of the reasoning behind the idea that people truly become adults at age 25 is based on that brain data rather than cognitive data . (Photo: Getty)This is Science Fictions with Stuart Ritchie, a subscriber-only newsletter from i.
If you’d like to get this direct to your inbox, every single week,from the Scottish Sentencing Council, based on evidence from (among other things) neuroscience on when the brain reaches maturity, meant that more lenient sentences had to be considered for people who were under 25 at the time of their offence. The brain’s maturity peaks at 25, so goes the logic – so if you offend before that, you aren’t as responsible for your actions.Even if we agreed that the brain reaches full adulthood at age 25, this would be a bad idea. As I argued earlier in the year, these kinds of hard-and-fast rules don’t pay attention to individual differences (some people mature sooner than others), and focus too much on biology rather than what we’re really trying to focus on – people’s behaviou
Brain Data Cognitive Data Adulthood Neuroscience Maturity Lenient Sentences Responsible Behaviour
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mum urges people to sign petition for brain tumour research after son's deathMichelle Doe lost her son Callum in August 2020, just 20 months after his brain tumour diagnosis. She's now urging people to sign Brain Tumour Research's petition InYourArea_UK braintumourrsch NORFOLK
Read more »
Climate Crisis Could Force Over 1 Billion People from Their Homes by 2050The climate crisis could lead to the displacement of over 1 billion people from their homes by 2050, with small island states sinking into the sea and extreme weather causing migration. Immigration remains a top concern for voters in the UK.
Read more »
Record Number of People Seek Help from Citizens Advice for Homelessness IssuesCitizens Advice helped more than 8,000 people with homelessness issues in October, the highest monthly figure ever recorded. Rising number of Section 21 no-fault evictions listed as a significant contributor.
Read more »
Hot Water Bottles Make a Comeback as People Look for Ways to Stay WarmDuring the cost of living crisis sweeping the UK, many people will be searching for different ways to keep warm in winter without turning the heating on. One smart and cheap way to stay toasty is by using a hot water bottle, which Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert (MSE) website says is making a rather big comeback this winter. The financial experts at MSE have warned households how to check if your hot water bottle has ran out of time. Could yours still have some life left? Read on below to find out more.
Read more »
SNP MP calls for expanded cost of living payments for older peopleSNP MP John McNally has urged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to ‘expand the eligibility criteria’ on means-tested cost of living payments to include people over State Pension age in receipt of Housing Benefit or a Council Tax Reduction. He highlighted the struggles of older people living below the poverty line and the need for additional support. An estimated 11 million pensioner households are set to receive up to £600 through the Winter Fuel Payment.
Read more »
Increasing Numbers of People Struggle to Afford Medical CareMore and more people are resorting to using their savings or taking out loans to pay for medical treatments, including surgeries and therapy for mental health issues. This article highlights the case of an 11-year-old girl with anxiety who is unable to receive timely diagnosis and treatment due to a long waiting list.
Read more »