Where To Stream Documentary 360 Season 2017 Episode 36
Science to the Rescue! The Science of Adolescence
- Aired December 17, 2017
- 60 Min
Adolescence – a time when children suddenly become rebellious teenagers. The latest research suggests the changes are closely related to a mechanism acquired during human evolution. Adolescents' troubling behavior is actually rooted in brain development. However, in this era of rapidly-shifting social environments, the unique workings of the adolescent brain present new challenges for young people that may be linked to depression and bullying. Drawing on scientific experiments and evolutionary...