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.
❓ 본문에서 언급된 연구의 주요 시사점은 무엇인가?
A. 청소년기의 뇌 발달은 오로지 생물학적 요인에 의해서만 결정된다.
B. 십대의 위험 감수는 항상 비이성적이고 통제 불가능하다.
C. 표적 훈련은 청소년의 의사결정 능력을 향상시킬 수 있다.
D. 또래의 영향은 청소년 행동에 아무런 효과가 없다.
✅ 正确答案
Targeted training may improve decision-making in adolescents.
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