Cortical thinning of 0.5mm annually throughout adolescence reflects increased neural efficiency rather than damage.

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Neurodevelopmental theory posits that gray matter reduction indicates specialization and optimization of neural networks.

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Cortical thinning of 0.5mm annually throughout adolescence reflects increased neural efficiency rather than damage.

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