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Unit 6 – Developmental Psychology
Topic 6.4
How has our understanding changed with regards to adolescent brain development relating to risk-taking behaviors?
Risk-taking was initially attributed to hormonal imbalances only.
It was once believed that risk-taking in adolescence was a sign of mental illness.
We now know the prefrontal cortex fully develops later than previously thought, leading to risky behaviors in adolescents.
Adolescents were once believed incapable of rational thought.
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