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decision making among adolescents  

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  • Are adolescents competent decision makers? Do they have the skills necessary for good decision making? Are adolescents' decision-making processes different than adults'? These are questions society has increasingly been confronted with. From decisions regarding adolescents' reproductive health to questions of criminal responsibility, adolescents' decision making has been a topic of interest to psychologists and policymakers alike. [Source: Encyclopedia of Applied Developmental Science; Decision Making among Adolescents]

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