"Risky Business": RRR for David Dodds
In David Dodd’s article “Beautiful Teenage Brains” (2011), he suggests that teenagers are greater risk takers at thinking and making decisions than adults, although they use the same "cognitive strategies." Dodd uses research from a psychologist—Laurence Steinberg— to support his claims (Dodd). His purpose is to inform readers about the teenage brain in order to get them to understand why teenagers are such risk takers. Dodd's intended audiences are parents, colleagues (other psychologists), and English students. I agree with Dodd's claims. Teenagers often take risks for the reward or the adrenaline they get from being 'daredevils.' I had a friend whose dad was once on drugs. From experience, the dad knew the consequences that came along with drinking and doing drugs. He always encouraged my friend not to follow in his footsteps. One night my friend and three other guys decided they would drink and smoke on the way to a football game...