What We Get Wrong About The Teen Brain

02 Dec 2024 • 36 min • EN
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We have a lot of misconceptions about young people and their developing brains, says psychologist David Yeager. It’s true that young people’s brains are underdeveloped, but that’s not the only factor behind their decision making. It’s also because they have different goals than adults. David argues that if we can better understand these goals, we can bridge the gap between young people and older people. For more on David, check out his latest book, "10 to 25: the Science of Motivating Young People." Connect with Maya on instagram @DrMayaShankar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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