Discussion Post: Smarter Decision Making through Psychology
I. Question I: What are three physical changes that happen to teen brains that make it difficult for someone like Gary to weigh risk and reward? Use your Soomo webtext to paraphrase how teen brain changes affect decision-making. Remember to provide an in-text citation for the ideas that you paraphrase.
II. Question II: In addition to their brains changing, teens change socially. What do teens wrestle with as they develop socially? Why may Gary value his peers more than his mom? Use your Soomo webtext to paraphrase how teens develop socially and how this would influence Gary's decision. Remember to provide an in-text citation for the ideas you paraphrase.
III. Question III: What are two specific strategies or pieces of advice that you would recommend that Gloria can offer to help her son to make better decisions? Write a paragraph that offers advice that would help Gloria with her son's development as he improves his decision-making skills.
IV. Question IV: Place yourself in Gloria's shoes. How do you think Gloria is feeling? How can understanding her feelings help you offer constructive advice? Write a paragraph where you describe how you think Gloria is feeling and explain why understanding her feelings allows you to offer more effective advice.
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.