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FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology
·October 17, 2016·5 min read

Why Risk Taking Behavior Increases During Adolescence

Researchers uncover a casual relationship between behavioral control and a specific imbalance in brain function that exists during adolescence.
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·September 6, 2016·6 min read

Why Danger is Exciting – But Only to Some People

A new paper looks at why some of us are extreme thrill seekers, and others don't even enjoy a gentle roller coaster ride.
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·June 2, 2016·5 min read

Declining Dopamine May Explain Why Older People Take Less Risks

Researchers suggest older people may be less likely to take risks due to declining dopamine levels.
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·May 12, 2016·5 min read

A Genetic Link Between Impulsivity and Binge Drinking in Teens: Mouse and Human Study

Researchers link the gene KALRN to impulsivity and binge drinking behaviors in teens.
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·May 11, 2016·3 min read

Social Objects in the Brain

A new study reports we may experience symbolic objects as social entities.
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·May 10, 2016·3 min read

Parental Depression Influences Risk Taking Behaviors in Adolescents

A new study links parental depression with increased activity in areas of the teen brain associated with risk taking behaviors.
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·April 7, 2016·5 min read

Is Risk-Taking Behavior Contagious?

Researchers report on a contagion effect when it comes to risk taking behaviors.
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·February 10, 2016·5 min read

Shedding Light on Drug Addicts Risk Taking Behaviors

According to a new study, those addicted to cocaine have strong motivation to seek out rewards, but exhibit an impaired ability to adjust their behavior and are less fulfilled when they achieve their desired goal.
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·January 10, 2016·4 min read

Poverty and Hardships Increase Risk Taking Behavior in Old Age

Researchers explore the link between different life circumstances and risk taking behaviors in older people.
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·April 22, 2015·3 min read

What’s Driving Your Teen’s Brain?

A new study reveals how the teenage brain negotiate risk.
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·April 9, 2015·6 min read

How the Brain Balances Risk Taking and Learning

Researchers discover the basis for how animals balance risk taking and learning to get a more predictable environment.
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·September 9, 2014·2 min read

Brain Structure Could Predict Risky Behavior

According to researchers, the volume of your parietal cortex could predict whether or not you are a risk taker.
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