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The Developing Social Brain: Implications for Education

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: This paper discusses the development of the human social brain. First, I will argue that social cognition is uniquely important and describe evidence that social interaction plays a critical role in early brain development. I will then discuss recent research demonstrating that the social brain undergoes protracted development and that adolescence in particular represents a period of reorganization of the social brain. Finally, I will attempt to draw out potential implications of this new research for education policy and for human wellbeing.

Source: Neuron

DOI: 10.1016/j.neuron.2010.03.004

Author: Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

Institution: University College London

Language: English

Topic: Child and Animal Learning Development

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $10,400

Funder: Royal Society