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lb_gilbert

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Discuss risk taking in adolescence.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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There is no evidence for a sensitive period for language development.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

Adolescents are more likely than younger children to engage in risky behavior, such as excessive drinking, substance abuse, reckless driving, violence, eating disordered behavior, and unprotected sexual activity. Death rates are nearly twice as great for male adolescents as for female adolescents. The reason is that boys are more likely to take risks that end in death by accident, suicide, or homicide.

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lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Excellent


AISCAMPING

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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