From Knowledge to Wisdom: The Path of Transcendent Thinking with Data from USC's Center for Effective Neuroscience
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English - March 27, 2024 10:00 - 12 minutes - 21.9 MB - ★★★★★ - 278 ratingsParenting Kids & Family Education Self-Improvement family kids parenting selfimprovement teaching technology Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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On this episode, we explore the concept of transcendent thinking and its impact on brain development in teenagers and adolescents. USC's Center for Effective Neuroscience researchers found that transcendent thinking goes beyond reacting to social situations and involves considering broader ethical and personal implications. This type of thinking can lead to brain growth over time and involves analyzing situations for deeper meanings and historical contexts. The study showed that engaging in transcendent thinking activates brain networks related to psychological functioning.