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Adolescent Risk Taking: Key Brain Development Identified
As any parent will tell you, no two children behave in exactly the same way. It is part of what makes each individual unique. So, why do...
Phil Harris
Sep 10, 20205 min read
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Youth Offending: Excitement versus Skills
Offending in young people is deeply entwined with impulsive behavior and particular group norms. This is supported by a recent study...
Phil Harris
Mar 6, 20202 min read
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Early Onset Puberty Also Predicts Substance Involvement in Males
In lectures on adolescent development I always draw peoples attention to the additional risk of drug and alcohol involvement faced by...
Phil Harris
Jul 19, 20184 min read
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Positive Feedback: The Way to a Teenagers Brain
The brains of adolescents react more responsively to receiving rewards. This can lead to risky behaviour, but, according to Leiden...
Phil Harris
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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The Anatomy of Psychopathic Tendencies Found?
Callous-unemotional traits have been linked to deficits in development of the conscience and of empathy. Children and adolescents react...
Phil Harris
Jan 2, 20182 min read
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Risk Taking: Sleep Related?
Teenagers are the most sleep deprived group in society. Whilst sleep requirements tail-off across childhood, they increase again sharply...
Phil Harris
Aug 30, 20172 min read
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