Everyday Neuro 022: Empowering Our Future Change Makers - The Benefits of Transcendent Thinking on Identity Development in Adolescence

Episode 22 of the Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast podcast, hosted by Dr Janine Cooper: Cognitive Psychologist, Neuroscientist, Neuropsychology researcher., titled "Everyday Neuro 022: Empowering Our Future Change Makers - The Benefits of Transcendent Thinking on Identity Development in Adolescence" was published on May 13, 2024 and runs 17 minutes.

May 13, 2024 ·17m · Everyday Neuro: Psychology and Neuroscience Podcast

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In this episode I talk about how engaging the thoughts and ideas of younger people in social decision making through “transcendent thinking”, the practice of looking beyond the immediate situation to understand deeper meanings and implications, can influence brain development and potentially enhance identity formation and self-liking in our future change makers.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode I talk about how engaging the thoughts and ideas of younger people in social decision making through “transcendent thinking”, the practice of looking beyond the immediate situation to understand deeper meanings and implications, can influence brain development and potentially enhance identity formation and self-liking in our future change makers.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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