Dr. Stephens tells her psychology students that adolescents' brains are programmed to seek out new experiences with greater sensitivity to immediate rewards. The point she is making is related to the concept of incentive motivation.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Question 2
Which statement about suicide is accurate?
a. Suicide is now the third leading cause of death among young people aged 15-24.
b. For every person who completes a suicide, there are about two who attempt it.
c. Suicide is more common among college students than non-students of the same age.
d. It is relatively easy to tell if an accident was really a suicide.
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