Thursday, November 26, 2009

Brain & Behavior

How to Deploy the Amazing Power of the Teen Brain

Learning reaches its peak during the pivotal teen years. But beware: So does vulnerability to mistakes

Posted November 26, 2008

Alex Plante began volunteering for the local fire department in 11th grade. (Jeffrey MacMillan for USN&WR)

(Stephen Rountree/USN&WR)

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