Paul Walker Research Paper

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Do you wonder why teen deaths have increased over the past years? Some deaths may occur due to teens taking an act into daredevil behaviors. Some scientific explanation, especially among adolescents, have proven that some of these action may be caused by thrill-seeker behavior. Paul Walker is one example of a daredevil that have taken a risky behavior that wasn't worth the outcome of the situation. The teen brain is'nt fully developed as adults, so teens now a days are more likely to so stupid things. On the other hand, have you heard of the tragic incident involving the actor/ daredevil Paul Walker? In the High-Interest Article Daredevil Stuff draws a picture how the scientific explanation of daredevils that made Walker an ideal star on …show more content…
Beyond films he gravitated towards thrill-seeking experiences because they gave appeal to his senses. ""Promise me, no more daredevil stuff." This was one of the last things Paul Walker Sr. said to his son before the accident (paragraph 1)." This explains that Walker was once apprised by his father, but still continues his reckless behavior and faced the consequences. Paul broke his fathers promise which would have crushed Mr. Walker feelings. In other words, Paul had bitten the hand that fed him. "But on November, 30, 2013 Paul Walker Jr. and his friend, Roger Rodas, were killed in a tragic accident involving a car going over 100 miles …show more content…
In the Technical Article The Adolescent Brain sends a message of the science behind brain plasticity because the teenage brain is'nt fully developed biology indicates teens are more likely to be impulsive. " Famed author John Green once said, "When adults say, 'Teenagers think they are invincible' with that sly, stupid smile on their faces, they dont know how right they are (paragraph 1)."" This shows Teenagers may think they are more mischevious then before with their stupid smiles on their face also, the teenage brain may think they could do what every they wont whe really they cant. "In a study performed by Dr. Sarah Jane Blakemore, who studies the adolescent mind, it was discovered that teenagers are far more likely to make an error than an adult with a fully-function brain (paragraph 4)." If a teen is more likely to make a error how could that affect the future of that teen? This revals teens have a better chance of taking a risk taking behavior than an adult and could possible affect their future which may cause death if is too extreame. "...This is because teenagers' brains are unable to weed out good decisions from bad ones. Not only they unable unable to distinguish, but their brains may not even register a negitive result until long after that consequence has ocured

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