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Understanding The Mysterious Teenage Brain

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High school student Connor Sheehan (No. 44) decided to play in a playoff game, despite having just completed rehab for a sprained ankle. Research suggests that, compared with adults, teens value rewards more than consequences. (National Geographic)
High school student Connor Sheehan (No. 44) decided to play in a playoff game, despite having just completed rehab for a sprained ankle. Research suggests that, compared with adults, teens value rewards more than consequences. (National Geographic)

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