Teens aren’t just risk machines – there’s a method to their madness
The Conversation, February 6, 2018
Filed in: Exploration & Risk Taking
Adolescent risk-taking strikes fear in the hearts of many parents. Center board member Dr. Jennifer Pfeifer and her colleagues at the University of Oregon explain how adolescents' appetite for risks is essential for learning about themselves and exploring the wider world.
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