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The Presence Of Peers Heightens Teens’ Sensitivity To Rewards Of A Risk
January 31, 2011 by NewsBot
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. Now, a new study sheds light on why...


