The Neuroscience of Poverty
Season 2 Episode 18 | 45m 31s
Poverty is a powerful stressor that influences growth and development in children
Poverty is a powerful stressor that influences growth and development in children, and physical and mental health throughout adulthood. Science and imaging technology are making its impact visible, demonstrating how the socioeconomic disparities that flow from historical injustice alter brain structures.
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The Aspen Institute produces the Aspen Ideas Festival in concert with its partner, The Atlantic.
The Neuroscience of Poverty
Season 2 Episode 18 | 45m 31s
Poverty is a powerful stressor that influences growth and development in children, and physical and mental health throughout adulthood. Science and imaging technology are making its impact visible, demonstrating how the socioeconomic disparities that flow from historical injustice alter brain structures.
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The Aspen Institute produces the Aspen Ideas Festival in concert with its partner, The Atlantic.