香農‧歐德爾: 友誼與大腦的關係

友誼與大腦的關係

你是否覺得建立於青春期的友誼尤其地特別？事實上的確如此。因為童年、青春期與成年後建立的友誼，感覺都稍有不同，因為大腦在各個人生階段的運作方式不盡相同。青春期的大腦發育會影響你對待、理解朋友的方式，甚至彼此間的互動。香農‧歐德爾以此影片探討友誼的腦科學。
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Adolescent friendships are uniquely powerful, rooted in dramatic brain changes that heighten the value and intensity of peer connections. Teens often feel as if they are perfectly in sync, laughing harder and sharing more deeply than at any other life stage. Scientific studies show that areas like the ventral striatum become extra active, making time with friends especially rewarding. The growing ability to understand others’ emotions and perspectives, known as Theory of Mind, allows teenage bonds to become more intimate and meaningful.