Are adolescents more optimal decision‐makers in novel environments? Examining the benefits of heightened exploration in a patch foraging paradigm

Adolescence is a period of heightened exploration relative to adulthood and childhood. This predisposition has been linked with negative behaviours related to risk‐taking, including dangerous driving, substance misuse and risky sexual practices. However, recent models have argued that adolescents’ h...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Developmental science 2021-07, Vol.24 (4), p.e13075-n/a
Hauptverfasser:	Lloyd, Alex, McKay, Ryan, Sebastian, Catherine L., Balsters, Joshua H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	adolescence Adolescents Adults Child development Children decision‐making development Exploration Foraging behavior Life span Navigation behavior patch foraging Teenagers
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