Compare and Contrast the Decision-Making Abilities of Children,younger Adolescents,and Older

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Essay

Compare and contrast the decision-making abilities of children,younger adolescents,and older adolescents.

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Definitions:

Structuration Theory

A social theory that posits that individuals and society shape each other through a dynamic and reciprocal process of actions and structures.

Substantive Rationality

A type of rationality that considers the values, ethics, and social implications of actions rather than merely focusing on the most efficient means to an end.

Formal Rationality

A decision-making process based on rules, regulations, and procedures, often associated with bureaucracy and organizational efficiency.

Ontologically

Related to the branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.