Everything changes in adolescence, from neurobiology to social world. What myths about adolescence hold us back from raising adolescent kids or navigating those years ourselves? How can we understand teenagers and what it's like to grow in today's world?

Adolescence can be complicated, and there are some stereotypes about it that can create misunderstandings. Understanding the adolescent brain and social development can help us promote healthy outcomes for all.

UO psychology professor Jennifer Pfeifer shares a crash course in understanding the teenage mind. She holds the keys to solving some of those puzzles of teenage behavior.

After studying the adolescent brain for over 15 years, Jennifer Pfeifer says there is a method to this perceived madness, and the brain is doing exactly what it should be doing — preparing teens to survive on their own.

Learn more about Professor Pfeifer's research
https://psychology.uoregon.edu/profile/jpfeifer/

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