· Week 9 DB: Peers and Risk Taking Behavior in Teens In this week's folder, there are several interview clips where Dr. Laurence Steinberg discusses the role of peers in teen's risk taking behavior....

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· Week 9 DB: Peers and Risk Taking Behavior in Teens In this week's folder, there are several interview clips where Dr. Laurence Steinberg discusses the role of peers in teen's risk taking behavior. One link presents his experimental research and yet another, presents his analysis of research related to peers and risk prevention programs for adolescents.  His emphasis is on changing the "context" for teens when it comes to risky behaviors. Thus, while the caption of the video emphasizes the "cognitive case against abstinence education," the example he provides is related to risky behaviors and driving. How does his analysis fit with your experiences? Is there any information from the text that might suggest ways to use peers to promote positive behaviors?  · Dr. Laurence Steinberg on the Importance of Peers Short talk by Dr. Steinberg about the importance of peers, specifically as it relates to teen risk taking behavior.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rt9MyNo65eI&feature=youtu.be · Article on Teen, Friends, and Bad Decisions https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/03/teenagers-friends-and-bad-decisions/?scp=6&sq=tara%20parker%20pope&st=cse  Watch Video – on youtube The Cognitive Case Against Abstinence-Only Education  Duration: (5:48)