The Science of Adoption: Trauma, Biology, and Recovery
The Psychology Undergrad Podcast · The Psychology Student
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Show Notes
A deep dive into the neuroscience and sociology of adoption—exploring how early trauma physically rewires the HPA axis (and can even stop physical growth), the history of the 60s Scoop, and whether a loving environment is enough to reverse the biological damage of neglect.
psychology, adoption, neurobiology, HPA axis, trauma, child development, nature vs nurture, 60s Scoop, indigenous history, transracial adoption, open adoption, brain plasticity, cortisol, epigenetics, social work.