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The teenage brain is still developing the connections needed to deal with daily adult life, says Dr Kirstie Whitaker. Speaking to 5 live’s Chris Warburton, Dr Whitaker described the transitioning process from childhood to adulthood as “tough”. Teenagers are “really creative”, she said “and they're capable of learning so many amazing things” but might not respond “exactly perfectly” as they gain independence. Scientists at the University of Cambridge have used brain scanning technology to find out why teenagers go through personality and behavioural changes in adolescence. This clip is originally from 5 live Breakfast on Tuesday 26 July 2016