Understanding Risk-Taking Behavior in Teenagers

The video explores why teenagers take more risks than adults, highlighting both neurological and social factors. It discusses the role of dopamine in the brain, which makes risky activities more rewarding for teenagers. Studies show that teenagers often don't learn from mistakes due to less activity in the prefrontal cortex. Social influences, like peer pressure, also increase risk-taking. The video suggests strategies to manage these behaviors, such as education, controlled risk activities, and family rules.

What percentage of teenage deaths in the United States are due to risk-related causes?

• 70%

• 60%

• 80%

• 50%

At what age has the human brain reached 90% of its adult size?

• 18 years

• 6 years

• 10 years

• 13 years

Which chemical is released in the brain during exciting activities?

• Oxytocin

• Adrenaline

• Dopamine

• Serotonin

In the balloon video game study, what happened when the balloon got too big?

• It changed color

• It exploded

• It shrank

• It disappeared

Which part of the brain showed less activity in teenagers who didn't change their behavior in the balloon game?

• Prefrontal cortex

• Cerebellum

• Amygdala

• Hippocampus

What was the behavior of younger teenagers in the driving game when friends were watching?

• Their behavior didn't change

• They took more risks

• They stopped playing

• They took fewer risks

How did adults' behavior change in the driving game when friends were in the room?

• Their behavior didn't change

• They took fewer risks

• They played more cautiously

• They took more risks

What is one suggested approach to manage teenagers' risk-taking behavior?

• Ignoring the behavior

• Allowing unsupervised activities

• Providing family rules

• Encouraging more video games

What is an example of a risk-controlled hobby mentioned in the video?

• Skydiving

• Supervised climbing

• Bungee jumping

• Scuba diving

What can adults do to help risk-taking teens think carefully about their actions?

• Educate them

• Ignore them

• Punish them

• Isolate them