Adolescence is a developmental period characterized by suboptimal decisions and actions
that give rise to an increased incidence of unintentional injuries and violence, alcohol and …

Adolescence is a developmental period often characterized as a time of impulsive and risky
choices leading to increased incidence of unintentional injuries and violence, alcohol and …

Since this journal's inception, the field of adolescent brain development has flourished, as
researchers have investigated the underpinnings of adolescent risk-taking behaviors …

Adolescence is a unique, transitional period of human development. Once hallmark of this
period is progressive improvements (relative to children) in cognitive control, core mental …

A hallmark of behavioral development is the increasing ability to suppress inappropriate,
competing thoughts, desires, emotions and actions in favor of appropriate ones (ie, self …

Adolescence is associated with heightened mortality rates due in large measure to negative
consequences from risky behaviors. Theories of adolescent risk taking posit that it is driven …

Adolescence is a developmental period that entails substantial changes in affective and
incentive-seeking behavior relative to both childhood and adulthood, including a heightened …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this article is to outline notable alterations occurring in the
adolescent brain, and to consider potential ramifications of these developmental …

Risk taking and novelty seeking are hallmarks of typical adolescent behavior. Adolescents
seek new experiences and higher levels of rewarding stimulation, and often engage in risky …

OBJECTIVE: Adolescence is a developmental period that entails substantial changes in risk-
taking behavior and experimentation with alcohol and drugs. Understanding how the brain …