Yes, in fact this is true.[1] “Indeed, [due to an immature prefrontal cortex] adolescents are risk-taking and novelty-seeking individuals and they are more lik

Yes, in fact this is true.[1] “Indeed, [due to an immature prefrontal cortex] adolescents are risk-taking and novelty-seeking individuals and they are more likely to weigh positive experiences more heavily and negative experiences less so than adults. This behavioral bias can lead to engagement in risky activities like reckless driving, unprotected sex, and drug abuse.” There is a great deal of research on this. Its implications for society are profound. Robert Sapolsky is a prominent public face of the latest science on the development of the human brain and the implications for society. He can be found all over YouTube, and I can personally attest his latest book, “Behave,” is illuminating. [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621648/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3621648/