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Why do teens leave their homework to the last minute?

Cognitive neuroscientist, Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is an expert on the development of the adolescent brain. Her findings could have an impact on how we educate teenagers and explain why despite having plenty of time to complete homework, some teens choose to leave it to the last minute.

First broadcast on The Life Scientific, 24 March 2015.

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