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There\u2019s a common stereotype is that teenagers\u2019 brains are immature and underdeveloped, and that teens are \u201chard-wired\u201d to take unwise risks and cave to peer pressure. But psychologists\u2019 research suggests these negative stereotypes are unfounded and that the teen years are a time opportunity and growth as well as risk. Eva Telzer, PhD, explains why teens take more risks and why that risk-taking is sometimes beneficial, why parents have more influence than they think, and how social media and other technology use may be affecting teens\u2019 behavior and development. \xa0 For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices