Anita Cannot Understand Why Adolescents Are More Likely Than Any

question 19

Essay

Anita cannot understand why adolescents are more likely than any other age group to engage in risky behaviors. She has learned in class that individuals undergo significant cognitive advancements during adolescence, and in fact, many adolescents aged 15 and older use the same basic processes that adults use to make decisions. Your instructor has asked you to explain to Anita why risk taking may peak during adolescence. What do you tell her?

---

Definitions:

Directors

Members of a company's board of directors, who are elected to oversee and guide the management and policies of the corporation, representing the interests of the shareholders.

Consolidation

The process of combining multiple businesses, assets, or financial statements into one unified entity.

Debts

Debts are amounts of money that are owed or due to individuals, corporations, or governments.

Dodd-Frank Act

A comprehensive piece of financial reform legislation passed in 2010 in the United States, aimed at reducing risks in the financial system.