Study finds presence of peers heightens teens' sensitivity to rewards of a risk

Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 13:40 in Psychology & Sociology

It is well known that teenagers take risks - and that when they do, they like to have company. Teens are five times more likely to be in a car accident when in a group than when driving alone, and they are more likely to commit a crime in a group...

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