The article under review in this article is "Neurodevelopment: How does the adolescent brain work?" by Kendall Powell (2006). this article seems credible based on the following: Although the author is a freelance science writer, his work leads one to believe he knows what he is talking about. Additionally, he provides several supporting resources to support his arguments. He has many other articles and writings available on the Internet. However, while no educational background is available, his writing experience extends to PLoS, HHMI Bulletins, and the Los Angeles Times, to name a few. Powell is associated with the Nature Publishing Group (NPG), which publishes scholarly 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 and additional research, this article appears to follow the most recent data from 2000 to 2008 and cover facts supported by other resources. this author's point of view appears to be impartial since nowhere in the article does he show or share prejudicial opinions or thoughts. However, while the article provides comprehensive information on most of the topics and/or topics addressed, it was marginally covered and could have provided more in-depth data and information. The author is attempting to send the message and educate his readers about the development of an adolescent brain and that an adolescent's brain is far more complicated and complex than that of a child and/or an adult. For example, the brain develops most rapidly from birth until about three years of age, when massive production of nerve cells and synaptic connections occurs. However, at this point a process known as myelination begins… middle of the paper… check impulse control. Furthermore, because the adolescent brain lacks the cognitive ability to control impulses, it seeks reward in risky behavior, behavior that will continue until the brain is fully developed. Bibliography Bradley-Ruder, D. (2008). A work in progress: the adolescent brain. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from http://harvardmagazine.com/2008/09/the-teen-brain.htmlPowell, K. (2006). Neurodevelopment: How does the adolescent brain work? Retrieved November 14, 2011. Nature 442, 865-867 | doi:10.1038/442865aSpinks, S. (2000). The teen brain is a work in progress. Retrieved November 18, 2011, from http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/teenbrain/work/adolescent.htmlTLC (2008). A study on the adolescent brain. Retrieved November 19, 2011, from http://videos.howstuffworks.com/tlc/29323-tlc-a-study-of-the-teenage-brain-video.htm