MIT Study Reveals Brains of Children from Less Affluent Households Less Responsive to Rewarding Experiences

MIT neuroscientists have found that the brain’s sensitivity to rewarding experiences — a critical factor in motivation and attention — can be shaped by socioeconomic conditions.In a study of 12 to 14-year-olds whose socioeconomic status (SES) varied

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