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teenage behaviors?

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worry them such as high-speed driving, texting while
driving, skateboarding, and other risky action sports.

Why do teens act the way they do? Nobody hada
good explanation until the late twentieth century
when researchers developed brain scanning. With
this technology, scientists can see the brain’s physical
development and activity. The brain scans show that
the brain develops slowly through childhood and Lower Risk
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adolescence. Therefore, a teenage brain is not yet | | | | | | |
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fully developed. That's likely why most teens consider 10-11 12-13 14-15 16-17 18-21 22-25 26-30
their desires more important than rules of behavior. ge

For the same reason, they often don’t consider the
consequences, or results, of their actions.

In recent years, researchers have begun to view ¥ Forteens, pleasure is

the teenage brain and teen behavior in a more usually more important
positive way. Studies show that teens from all cultures _ thanits consequences.
have some characteristics in common such as a
desire for thrills? and excitement. This desire may
lead to danger, but it can also have a positive effect.
Openness to new experiences can “get you out of the
house,” says brain researcher Jay Giedd. In other
words, the search for excitement and risk prepares
teens to leave the safety of their homes and move
out into the world. According to this view,
teens are very adaptable? human beings.
When we look beyond their crazy behavior,
we can see people who are getting ready to
face the challenges of the future.

1 adolescence: the stage of life between childhood and
adulthood
? thrill: a strong feeling of excitement, fear, or pleasure

8 adaptable: able to handle changes; flexible

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