TED-Ed: How friendship affects your brain | Shannon Odell

The video explores the unique nature of friendships, particularly during adolescence. It highlights the role of the brain's reward center in valuing social interactions and the development of theory of mind, which enhances empathy and understanding. The concept of interpersonal synchrony is also discussed, illustrating how friends can be in sync both physically and emotionally.

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