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Podcast: Speaking of Psychology
Episode: Encore - Understanding the teenage brain, with Eva Telzer, PhD
Description: Thereâs a common stereotype is that teenagersâ brains are immature and underdeveloped, and that teens are âhard-wiredâ to take unwise risks and cave to peer pressure. But psychologistsâ research suggests these negative stereotypes are unfounded and that the teen years are a time opportunity and growth as well as risk. Eva Telzer, PhD, explains why teens take more risks and why that risk-taking is sometimes beneficial, why parents have more influence than they think, and how social media and other technology use may be affecting teensâ behavior and development. Â For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of P...