In a study, researchers engaged both teenagers and adults in a gambling game, where they either got to choose getting a $5 bill or a 50% chance to get a larger sum. Even when the larger sum became $125, some teenagers still chose the 5-dollar bill whereas all the adults choose the 50% chance to get $125. This shows that if the risks are known, teenagers are less likely to engage in the behavior but if they are unknown, the opposite occurs. By understanding that teenagers will have a reduced chance of engaging in dangerous behaviors when the risk is known, adults can inform teenagers about the risk of drugs, sex and gambling. Teenagers also take twice as long as adults do before responding, while adults immediately have a negative reaction to such risks, stemming intuitively from the insula, and almost automatically say no(time). Since teenagers have a greater tolerance for uncertainty and an increased desire for enjoyment, they would be more likely to experiment and learn from their mistakes. This emphasizes the importance for teenagers to understand the importance of staying away from drugs, which may permanently damage their brain. Overall, teenager’s brains are vastly different compared to
In a study, researchers engaged both teenagers and adults in a gambling game, where they either got to choose getting a $5 bill or a 50% chance to get a larger sum. Even when the larger sum became $125, some teenagers still chose the 5-dollar bill whereas all the adults choose the 50% chance to get $125. This shows that if the risks are known, teenagers are less likely to engage in the behavior but if they are unknown, the opposite occurs. By understanding that teenagers will have a reduced chance of engaging in dangerous behaviors when the risk is known, adults can inform teenagers about the risk of drugs, sex and gambling. Teenagers also take twice as long as adults do before responding, while adults immediately have a negative reaction to such risks, stemming intuitively from the insula, and almost automatically say no(time). Since teenagers have a greater tolerance for uncertainty and an increased desire for enjoyment, they would be more likely to experiment and learn from their mistakes. This emphasizes the importance for teenagers to understand the importance of staying away from drugs, which may permanently damage their brain. Overall, teenager’s brains are vastly different compared to