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 Now we know why the surly teenager storms off in a huff after being told to tidy their bedroom. Adolescents do not put the part of the brain that considers others' feelings to full use, scientists have found.
The adolescent brain undergoes massive changes and does not reach maturity until 20 or 30 years old. Details of the study were reported here at the British Association's annual Science Festival . "The brain is pre-programmed to undergo massive changes during adolescence," Sarah-Jayne Blakemore of University College London told the meeting.
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