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The presence of peers affects adolescents’ reward-seeking behavior
December 9, 2013 by NewsBot
It is well known that teenagers take risks - and when they do, they like to have company. Teens are five times likelier to be in a car accident when in a group than when driving alone, and likelier to commit a crime or drink alcohol when with a group of peers.
