Recent advances in neuroimaging have revealed that the human brain undergoes significant structural changes during adolescence, particularly in the prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for decision-making and impulse control. However, contrary to popular belief, these changes do not necessarily lead to irrational behavior. Instead, researchers argue that adolescent risk-taking is often a calculated response to uncertain environments, shaped by social cues and peer influence. A study by Johnson et al. (2021) found that teenagers who received training in probabilistic reasoning showed reduced risky choices in laboratory tasks, suggesting that cognitive development can be enhanced through targeted intervention. This finding challenges the deterministic view of brain maturation, implying that educational programs could play a pivotal role in fostering adaptive decision-making skills among youth.
❓ 该研究的主要含义是什么？
A. 青少年大脑发育完全由生物因素决定。
B. 青少年冒险行为总是非理性且难以控制的。
C. 针对性训练或可提升青少年的决策能力。
D. 同伴影响对青少年行为没有影响。
✅ 正确答案
Targeted training may improve decision-making in adolescents.