Friendships are something that we see in all areas in life. From infancy to adults, we experience them at all ages… but how important are friendships in adolescence? From Theory of Mind to why we are walking at the same pace as our best friend, this short four-minute TED Talk dives into the development of friendships and the science behind it. Just like other aspects of development, friendships are way deeper than just their appearance. They allow for the development of various social skills and even areas in the brain!
To watch the full TED Talk, click here!
Mikayla Clemens
Research Assistant, UConn KIDS
