Adolescence is a critical juncture in the adoption of behaviors that are relevant to health and well-being. Risk taking behavior increases during this time and can result in long term, negative consequences and harm. How do biological development such as puberty, brain development, cognitive development (including executive functions, cognitive control, decision making etc...) and social cognitive factors contribute to problematic behaviors and negative outcomes? How can our understanding of these developmental factors have implications for holding adolescents accountable for their behavior? What can/should be done to decrease the problem behaviors and negative consequences?
Adolescence is a critical juncture in the adoption of behaviors that are relevant to health and well-being. Risk taking behavior increases during this time and can result in long term, negative consequences and harm. How do biological development such as puberty, brain development, cognitive development (including executive functions, cognitive control, decision making etc...) and social cognitive factors contribute to problematic behaviors and negative outcomes?
How can our understanding of these developmental factors have implications for holding adolescents accountable for their behavior? What can/should be done to decrease the problem behaviors and negative consequences?
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