The Innate Urge to Rebel: How Age, Gender and Curiosity Can Fan the Flames

Rebellion is a complex human behavior that often begins at a young age. Research shows why it might natural rise up and fade away with age.

By Sahar Arshad
May 17, 2021 10:00 PM
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Remember not being able to stay up past your bedtime when you were a kid?  Being told to not eat junk food, or to stay away from fire? You were forbidden from doing something, but your curiosity peaked, you wondered why you’re being stopped. Maybe you secretly tried doing it anyway.

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