Understanding the adolescent brain

Enter the mind of a bored teenager to discover what happens in the brain when we daydream and find out what purpose it serves. -- On a daily basis, you spend between a third and half of your waking hours daydreaming. That may sound like a huge waste of time, but scientists think it must have some purpose, or humans wouldn’t have evolved to do so much of it. So, what exactly happens in the brain while you daydream? Elizabeth Cox takes a closer look at the science of daydreaming through the mind of a teenager. Lesson by Elizabeth Cox, directed by Biljana Labović. This video made possible in collaboration with Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartners Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us -------------------------------------------

Enter the mind of a bored teenager to discover what happens in the brain when we daydream and find out what purpose it serves. -- On a daily basis, you spend between a third and half of your waking hours daydreaming. That may sound like a huge waste of time, but scientists think it must have some purpose, or humans wouldn’t have evolved to do so much of it. So, what exactly happens in the brain while you daydream? Elizabeth Cox takes a closer look at the science of daydreaming through the mind of a teenager. Lesson by Elizabeth Cox, directed by Biljana Labović. This video made possible in collaboration with Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartners Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdPatreon Check out our merch: http://bit.ly/TEDEDShop ---------------------------------------------- Connect With Us -------------------------------------------

Dig into how your age can affect your decision making, and explore the psychology of how we weigh risks against rewards. -- Welcome to Risky Business, the game where we find out how far people will go to win a prize! Today’s contestants are a 21 year-old, a 16 year-old, and a 12 year-old. They'll compete in a series of three challenges: eating ghost pepper cookies, swimming in honey, and crossing a balance beam over poison ivy. Who will win? Dan Kwartler takes a look at how people at different ages make decisions. Lesson by Dan Kwartler, directed by Michalis Kalopaidis, Zedem Media. This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Suppo

Dig into how your age can affect your decision making, and explore the psychology of how we weigh risks against rewards. -- Welcome to Risky Business, the game where we find out how far people will go to win a prize! Today’s contestants are a 21 year-old, a 16 year-old, and a 12 year-old. They'll compete in a series of three challenges: eating ghost pepper cookies, swimming in honey, and crossing a balance beam over poison ivy. Who will win? Dan Kwartler takes a look at how people at different ages make decisions. Lesson by Dan Kwartler, directed by Michalis Kalopaidis, Zedem Media. This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Suppo

Dig into the strategies employed by sports betting apps to keep you gambling, and how these tactics can cause addictive behavior. -- Sports gambling has become more popular than ever. Mobile apps make it easier to place bets anywhere or anytime, especially for young people who make up the fastest-growing demographic. And the sports betting apps work just like the games in a casino— built to ensure that the house always wins. So, what exactly are the tricks these apps use? Shannon Odell shares what keeps you playing and paying. Lesson by Shannon Odell, directed by Biljana Labović. This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Natasha Schüll, Marc Potenza, Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission -------------------------

Dig into the strategies employed by sports betting apps to keep you gambling, and how these tactics can cause addictive behavior. -- Sports gambling has become more popular than ever. Mobile apps make it easier to place bets anywhere or anytime, especially for young people who make up the fastest-growing demographic. And the sports betting apps work just like the games in a casino— built to ensure that the house always wins. So, what exactly are the tricks these apps use? Shannon Odell shares what keeps you playing and paying. Lesson by Shannon Odell, directed by Biljana Labović. This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Natasha Schüll, Marc Potenza, Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission -------------------------

Take a turn behind the wheel to discover 5 helpful and simple tips to improve your driving and build confidence in your skills. -- As one of the agency’s best employees, you’ve been selected as a finalist to take on a new top-secret mission. You’ve already shown your aptitude for surveillance and disguise, but the agency’s looking to test one last critical skill: how well you can drive. Can you prove that you're a good driver? Iseult Gillespie shares tips on how to best tackle the challenges of driving and build confidence. Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Biljana Labović. Design and animation by Studio Big Box This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Neale Kinner, Pnina Gershon, Rob Foss, Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support

Take a turn behind the wheel to discover 5 helpful and simple tips to improve your driving and build confidence in your skills. -- As one of the agency’s best employees, you’ve been selected as a finalist to take on a new top-secret mission. You’ve already shown your aptitude for surveillance and disguise, but the agency’s looking to test one last critical skill: how well you can drive. Can you prove that you're a good driver? Iseult Gillespie shares tips on how to best tackle the challenges of driving and build confidence. Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Biljana Labović. Design and animation by Studio Big Box This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Neale Kinner, Pnina Gershon, Rob Foss, Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support

Explore how to build healthy habits when it comes to making, growing, and maintaining friendships. -- Friendships can change how we see and move through the world. They can boost our academic performance, help us deal with setbacks, and even improve our health. And the relationships we form in adolescence can shape our beliefs, values, and emotional growth. But making and maintaining friends isn’t always easy. Iseult Gillespie shares how to build healthy friendship habits. Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Biljana Labović. This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Mitch Prinstein, Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdP

Explore how to build healthy habits when it comes to making, growing, and maintaining friendships. -- Friendships can change how we see and move through the world. They can boost our academic performance, help us deal with setbacks, and even improve our health. And the relationships we form in adolescence can shape our beliefs, values, and emotional growth. But making and maintaining friends isn’t always easy. Iseult Gillespie shares how to build healthy friendship habits. Lesson by Iseult Gillespie, directed by Biljana Labović. This video made possible in collaboration with the Bezos Family Foundation Learn more about how TED-Ed partnerships work: https://bit.ly/TEDEdPartner A special thanks to Mitch Prinstein, Andrew Fuligni, Adriana Galván, and UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent who provided information and insights for the development of this video. Support Our Non-Profit Mission ---------------------------------------------- Support us on Patreon: http://bit.ly/TEDEdP