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- From 13 to 25 (Puberty): Cognitive resistance develops. Young adults begin rejecting or questioning information, forming more complex worldviews.
Understanding these developmental phases allows inferences about an individual’s perceptions and beliefs based on where they spent their early years—be it in China, Alabama, or elsewhere—and what cultural influences shaped them.
The Power of Worldview and Neuroplasticity
While the human brain remains neuroplastic throughout life, its core worldview tends to stabilize by age 25. After this point, significant change requires deliberate effort and exposure to challenging experiences. Therefore, when interacting with individuals beyond 25, one can often assume their beliefs and perceptions are relatively fixed unless actively challenged.