Human Growth and Development / Unit 9 HGD 1245 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Reasoned and Reactive Risk Taking
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The idea
Many teen risks are planned rather than impulsive; reasoned risk takers show more sensation seeking, better working memory and more future orientation.
In practice
A teen who researches a skateboarding trick for weeks before trying it, versus one who jumps on a dare.
Where people slip
The misconception is that every teen risk is impulsive; reasoned and reactive risk taking are distinct.
Your place on the trail
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