Adolescence is a period of heightened affective and social sensitivity. In this review we
address how this increased sensitivity influences associative learning. Based on recent …

In this review, we seek to challenge negative stereotypes of adolescence and unpack the
many ways that the develo** brain contributes to positive development during the …

Adolescents are commonly thought of as risk takers. However, adolescents often avoid
social risk taking, that is, the risk of being socially excluded by their peers. Here, we review …

Peer influence is a twofold process that entails a behavior by an agent of influence that
elicits conformity from the target of influence. Susceptibility describes the likelihood that …

Character building in adolescents starts from childhood and continues throughout the life
span. Character building in adolescents is associated with psychosocial development and is …

Much of human learning comes from learning from others. In this article, I review empirical
work on the extent to which prosocial behavior is inspired by exposure to prosocial models …

Adolescence, the second decade of life, bridges childhood and adulthood, but also
represents a host of unique experiences that impact health and well‐being. Lifespan …

Adolescence is a stage of life characterised by vulnerability, which shapes young people's
trajectories and potentially influences their behaviour. In this crucial period, the promotion of …

Social learning is fundamental to human development, hel** individuals adapt to
changing circumstances and cooperate in groups. During the formative years of …

While the influence of high-status peers on maladaptive behaviors is well-documented,
socialization processes of prosocial behavior through high-status peers remain …