From Life Noggin.

Do we actually get meaner as we age, or is your brain just changing behind the scenes? Let’s dive in and break down what happens in your brain over time and how the myth of grumpy grandpa actually works!

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Sources for this edutainment video:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2016-04-21/brain-circuit-that-helps-us-adapt-to-change-fades-with-age/7342736
https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/religion-and-philosophy/cognitive-flexibilityhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/news/2016/jun/declining-dopamine-may-explain-why-older-people-take-fewer-risks
https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-socioemotional-selectivity-theory-4783769