Speaking of Psychology
Encore - Understanding the teenage brain, with Eva Telzer, PhD
Aug 9, 2023
31:47
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- Adolescents engage in both negative and positive risks, contributing to their personal growth and development.
- Parents have a significant influence on teens' decision-making, challenging the belief that peers have more influence.
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Teens' risk-taking behavior and its benefits
Research shows that adolescents tend to engage in higher levels of risk-taking behaviors compared to children and adults. This is thought to be driven by sensation-seeking and reward-seeking behaviors, which are related to brain development. However, the widely held stereotype that this risk-taking is solely negative is not entirely accurate. Adolescents also engage in positive risks such as pro-social behaviors and stepping out of their comfort zones. These positive risks are often overlooked, but they contribute to the development of identity, learning, and personal growth.
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