dopamine risk_factor_for risk-taking behavior
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dopamine-rich regions ... may be more prone to engage in risky behaviors due to developmental changes
confidence: 0.85
A behavioral scientist looks at the science of adolescent brain development.
(2010)
PMID:19963311
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increase in dopaminergic activity ... provide the basis for a theory that links brain maturation ... to increased vulnerability to risky behavior
confidence: 0.85