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Ariel's Risk-Taking
- Ariel Free, a DJ, readily accepts challenges and acts impulsively.
- She's easily influenced by others, illustrated by a story of going for margaritas despite being sick.
Costly Signaling
- Reckless individuals might engage in risky behaviors due to 'costly signaling'.
- They signal good genes by showing they can afford to take risks, attracting potential mates.
Dopamine and Risk
- Doing bad things sometimes feels good because of dopamine, a pleasure chemical.
- Dopamine activity is highest during adolescence, explaining increased teen risk-taking.