For Teens, Friends Make Risk More Fun
10/21/2011 Brain scans show risk is more fun when friends watch. Published on October 16, 2011 by Nancy Darling, Ph.D. I love Car Talk, NPR’s car centered talk show starring Tom and Ray Maggliozi. The Car Guys claim that many of the dumbest things ever done are preceded by the immortal words Hey guys! Watch this! I think they call them “famous last words.” They must know a lot about teenagers. Adolescents and Risk Adolescents are known for taking risks. Although generally healthy, they spend…