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Deficit or Development?

The impulsive behavior and decision making that characterize adolescence are a developmental feature, not a bug, says APS Fellow BJ Casey. This article and archived video provide a great overview of the trials and tribulations of adolescence.

Keywords:: adolescence, self control

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Social Sciences / Psychology / Developmental

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: February 22, 2021
Date Modified in MERLOT:: June 23, 2022
Author:: Amy Drew, APS
Submitter:: Dr. Sherri Restauri
Primary Audience:: College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: Video, Website

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:: Web browser
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Yes
Creative Commons:: Unknown

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Julie Evey (Faculty)

5 years ago

An overview of adolescence in one hour that focuses on how "the rash decisions, impulsive behavior, and susceptibility to peer pressure that mark this period are an important developmental feature, not a bug."