Answer:
Teens often take more risks than adults and according to research, it is because they weigh risks and rewards differently than adults do (Dobbs, 2012). For adolescents, the brain's sensitivity to the neurotransmitter dopamine peaks, and dopamine is involved in reward circuits so the possible rewards outweigh the risks.
Step-by-step explanation:
As a result of different areas of the brain developing at different times, in addition to hormonal rushes, teens are more prone to risky behavior and bad decisions, such as binge drinking, drug abuse, smoking, body piercing/tattooing, thrill-seeking, fighting, dangerous driving