The impact of social media on adolescent behavior

PSYC 2002 week 5 Discussion – Social Media, Brain Maturation, and Behavior Analyze the impact of ongoing physical maturation (i.e., pubertal change, brain maturation) on adolescent behavior. Analyze the impact of social media on adolescent behavior. Pay particular attention to the danger of risk-taking behavior and how social media may shape the nature of development for teens today. Discuss my ideas for how parents and the larger community can successfully guide adolescents through this time.