The article reviewed in this article is “Neurodevelopment: How does the adolescent brain work?” » by Kendall Powell (2006). This article appears credible based on the following: Although the author is an independent science writer, his work suggests that he knows what he is talking about. Additionally, he provides several supporting resources to support his topics. He has several other articles and writings available on the Internet. However, while no training is available, his writing experience extends to PLoS, HHMI Newsletters, and the Los Angeles Times, to name a few. Powell is associated with the Nature Publishing Group (NPG), which publishes scientific articles for academic and everyday audiences. This particular article was published online on August 23, 2006 and in the Journal on August 24, 2006. Based on the information in the article as well as further research, this article appears to follow most of the current data from 2000 to 2008 and cover facts supported by other resources. . This author's point of view seems unbiased because nowhere in the article does he show or share any biased opinions or thoughts. However, although the article provides detailed information on most of the topics and/or topics covered, it was marginally covered and could have provided more in-depth data and information. The author attempts to convey the message and educate his readers about the development of an adolescent brain and that the brain of an adolescent is far more complicated and complex than that of a child and/or 'an adult. For example, the brain develops most rapidly between birth and around age three, when a massive production of nerve cells and synaptic connections occurs. However, at this point, a process known as myelination begins...... middle of paper ...... blocks impulse control. Additionally, because the adolescent brain lacks the cognitive ability to control its impulses, it seeks rewards for risky behavior, behavior that will continue until the brain fully develops.ReferencesBradley -Ruder, D. (2008). A work in progress: The adolescent brain. Retrieved November 18, 2011 from http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.html Powell, K. (2006). Neurodevelopment: How does the adolescent brain work? Retrieved November 14, 2011. Nature 442, 865-867 | doi:10.1038/442865aSpinks, S. (2000). The adolescent brain is a work in progress. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/work/adolescent.htmlTLC Video (2008). A study of the adolescent brain. Retrieved November 19, 2011, from http://videos.howstuffworks.com/tlc/29323-tlc-a-study-of-the-teenage-brain-video.htm