Evidence demonstrates that there is a need to intervene "much earlier" in life, Mr Allen said, so that the "raw material is better" to work with.

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For decades, psychologists have focussed on raw intelligence as the most important variable when it comes to predicting success in life.

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The first few blackout days were a little fun, in an 18th century kind of way, devoting so much time to the raw-boned necessities of life.

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