Studies Have Shown That Adolescents Probably Engage in So Much

question 94

Multiple Choice

Studies have shown that adolescents probably engage in so much risky behavior because

• A)they are not yet operating as logically as adults.
• B)they are more likely than adults to develop a personal fable.
• C)of the relative levels of development of their limbic system and prefrontal cortex.
• D)they feel invulnerable more than adults woulD.

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Definitions:

Postformal Thought

A period following Piaget’s formal operational stage that includes creativity, intuition, and the ability to consider information related to other ideas; postformal thinkers can comprehend and balance arguments created by both logic and emotion.

Principled Reasoning

A method of decision-making based on a set of moral principles or values, rather than on the consequences or practical outcomes.

Erikson

A psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans, outlining eight stages from infancy to adulthood.