60-Second Mind
60-Second Mind
Scientific American
Risk-Taking Behavior in Teens
2 minutes Posted May 3, 2010 at 9:00 am.
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Many studies suggest that risk-taking behavior in teens is due to the slow development of brain function that controls impulsivity. New research concludes it's not that simple. Christie Nicholson reports