Aug 9, 2023
There’s a common stereotype is that
teenagers’ brains are immature and underdeveloped, and that teens
are “hard-wired” to take unwise risks and cave to peer pressure.
But psychologists’ research suggests these negative stereotypes are
unfounded and that the teen years are a time opportunity and growth
as well as risk. Eva Telzer, PhD, explains why teens take more
risks and why that risk-taking is sometimes beneficial, why parents
have more influence than they think, and how social media and other
technology use may be affecting teens’ behavior and
development.
For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.