Bobby is seventeen and has been engaging in risky behaviors, such as reckless driving, skipping class, and breaking curfew. Which of the following is an explanation for Bobby's actions that most psychologists support?

a. Bobby is still developing neural connections in his brain. b. Bobby is rebelling against his peers because isolation. c. Bobbys temprament makes him prone to risk-taking behavior. d. Bobby's parents have an authoritative parenting style. e. Bobby is depressed, as most adolescents are.

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Ferguson

Social Studies

3 July, 09:15

Bobby is seventeen and has been engaging in risky behaviors, such as reckless driving, skipping class, and breaking curfew. Which of the following is an explanation for Bobby's actions that most psychologists support?

a. Bobby is still developing neural connections in his brain. b. Bobby is rebelling against his peers because isolation. c. Bobbys temprament makes him prone to risk-taking behavior. d. Bobby's parents have an authoritative parenting style. e. Bobby is depressed, as most adolescents are.

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Shaun Neal · Answer 1

Answer:Bobbys temprament makes him prone to risk taking behaviour

Abigayle Chavez · Answer 2

The Correct Answer is C

Explanation:

Rash driving, indulgence drinking, drug-taking, it is well understood that teenagers are more likely than adults to involved in risky and dangerous behavior. They are less motivated to explore out such knowledge and better equipped to tolerate a lack of information. If you know any kid who is in his teenage this may not come as a wonder, but the study has proved that risk-taking heights during this exact time in mid-teenage. This starts with the beginning of puberty until the age of the late '20s.