Jenny, age 16, and her mother Alice are looking at family photographs and focus on one of Arthur (Jenny's dad and Alice's husband). They interpret the expression on his face differently. When Arthur gets home, he confirms Alice's interpretation of the picture. Jenny's error can be explained by the fact that

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Jenny's error in interpreting Arthur's facial expression can be attributed to the developmental stage of her brain. Specifically, the amygdala, which is involved in processing emotions, matures earlier than the frontal lobes, which are responsible for higher-order cognitive functions such as reasoning and decision-making. This discrepancy can lead to differences in emotional interpretation and judgment.

Jenny, Age 16, and Her Mother Alice Are Looking at Family