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Brain Development: The Difference Between Child and Adult Brains

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Explore the fascinating world of brain development in this enlightening 17-minute TED talk. Delve into the significant differences between a child's brain and an adult's as neuroscientist Frances Jensen shares her expertise. Gain valuable insights into how the brain evolves from childhood to adulthood, understanding the unique characteristics and capabilities of each stage. Discover the implications of these differences for learning, behavior, and overall cognitive function. Learn about the latest research findings in neuroscience and their practical applications in education, parenting, and personal growth.

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Frances Jensen at TEDMED 2010

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  • Silvana Mary Avelino Dos Santos
    So good information that I will from now on try to seek more of her work. I am very interested in subject like this ones,so I can learn a bit more about the brain to be able to help parents and make recommendations for them to see for themselves some of my researches into some of the most qualified neurocients and people fully skilled in brain development in infants, toddler all the way up to teens .
    Lovely,lovely! Thank you so much for your relevant Ted talk and the vídeos here.

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