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Posted on Dec 31st 2007 1:39PM by Brian WhiteFiled Under: Motivation, Nutrition & Supplements
Laurence Steinberg from Temple University said this past week that the standard teenage brain lacks good impulse control that can lead to actions akin to a fast car with a good accelerator, but a weak brake.
With the human brain maturing even up to the age of 25, Steinberg says that crime can often be a result of this lack of impulse control. He helped prove the case to the U.S. Supreme Court a few years ago when the court ruled that the death penalty could be used on criminals who committed dastardly crimes before the age of 18.
Steinberg concluded his most recent adolescent research by saying "As any parent knows (youths are more likely to show) a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility (in reference to adults). "These qualities often result in impetuous and ill-considered actions and decisions."
Steinberg also referenced that "juveniles are more vulnerable or susceptible to negative influences and outside pressures, including peer pressure."
With the human brain maturing even up to the age of 25, Steinberg says that crime can often be a result of this lack of impulse control. He helped prove the case to the U.S. Supreme Court a few years ago when the court ruled that the death penalty could be used on criminals who committed dastardly crimes before the age of 18.
Steinberg concluded his most recent adolescent research by saying "As any parent knows (youths are more likely to show) a lack of maturity and an underdeveloped sense of responsibility (in reference to adults). "These qualities often result in impetuous and ill-considered actions and decisions."
Steinberg also referenced that "juveniles are more vulnerable or susceptible to negative influences and outside pressures, including peer pressure."
