Why Do We Do Things When We Know They Are Bad For Us?

Published: July 21, 2012, 3:42 p.m.

We all have guilty pleasures. Things that we do that are not good for us. Today we discuss some reasons why we make dumb decisions, even when we know they aren't what is best for us.

We talk about some of the reasons that teens may be more willing to take risks and do things that are more risky. We also talk about how delayed consequences can make it easier for teens to try things that can be dangerous. 

As we discuss in the podcast, teens are not the only ones who do this. Adults have all kinds of negative habits that affect their lives in a negative way... but they keep doing them.