Teens engage in risky behavior to learn about the world

A new study suggests that the risk-taking behavior common among teenagers is often guided by the desire to learn about the world. This is contrary to a previous theory that argued that teenage risk-taking behavior is due to a brain deficit resulting in impulsive behavior. Teenagers have a heightened attraction to new and exciting experiences, and researchers argue that teens who show this tendency alone aren't necessarily more likely to suffer from health issues like substance abuse. A new study suggests that the risk-taking behavior that teenagers engage in is often guided by the desire to learn about the world. A new study suggests that the risk-taking behavior that teenagers engage in is often guided by the desire to learn about the world.