Between the ages of seven and 15, peak synaptic growth shifts from the frontal lobes to the occipital lobes.

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During early development, synaptic growth peaks in the sensory and motor areas before it does in the frontal lobes. The occipital lobes, primarily associated with visual processing, do not experience a later peak in synaptic growth compared to the frontal lobes; rather, the frontal lobes are among the last areas to fully mature.

Between the Ages of Seven and 15, Peak Synaptic Growth