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How Does The Mind Of An Adolescent Make Rational Long Term Decisions?

Hi! I am a junior in high school and am writing an essay for AP English looking into how and if a teen (ranging between 14-18) can make rational long term choices if the brain doesn t fully develop until a person s early twenties. Adults look down upon marriage, tattoos, piercing, and so on but expect us to be able to choose colleges and careers at the same time. I would appreciate some help on understanding how the mind of an adolescent can make rational long-term decisions and if they truly are rational or simply impulsive? Thank you!
Mon, 23 Feb 2015
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. You are only aware of the mind's impulsive capacity. There are other aspects into decision making. Even a child can take decision, sometimes even long term decision if proper training is given. In an adolescent's case, he is not taking long term decisions based on his experiences or rational thinking, but taking decisions with an aim to fulfill it. Those decisions are coming out from so many scenarios, like self experience, input from elders, friends, teachers, well wishers, readings etc. He gets inspired from these things and takes the decision, and then pledge to stick to it. Once goal and a determination to stick to it formed, he can move forward even though obstacles troubles.

If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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How Does The Mind Of An Adolescent Make Rational Long Term Decisions?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. You are only aware of the mind s impulsive capacity. There are other aspects into decision making. Even a child can take decision, sometimes even long term decision if proper training is given. In an adolescent s case, he is not taking long term decisions based on his experiences or rational thinking, but taking decisions with an aim to fulfill it. Those decisions are coming out from so many scenarios, like self experience, input from elders, friends, teachers, well wishers, readings etc. He gets inspired from these things and takes the decision, and then pledge to stick to it. Once goal and a determination to stick to it formed, he can move forward even though obstacles troubles. If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.