Teenage brains can’t tell what’s important and what isn’t. This may be because their brains aren’t developed enough to properly assess how high the stakes are, and adapt their behaviour accordingly. The findings explain why some adolescents are so nonchalant when it comes to risky behaviours.

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Teenage brains can’t tell what’s important and what isn’t. This may be because their brains aren’t developed enough to properly assess how high the stakes are, and adapt their behaviour accordingly. The findings explain why some adolescents are so nonchalant when it comes to risky behaviours.