Mental Health & Neurology
Addiction & Risky Behaviors
Brain Mechanisms & Psychology
Behavioral (Non-substances) Addictions
Post-Doctoral Fellowships
Netherlands
2014.01.31
‘Why not?’ The neural signature of social status in adolescence: implications for sensitivity to social rejection and risk-taking
Certain areas of the brain are important for making decisions: one is involved on the emotional level, another in helping us plan our behavior or stop it when it we know it’s harmful. Dr. Zanolie’s work has shown that, during adolescence, the emotional zone has already developed, but its rational counterpart has not. This imbalance could explain why teens in social settings, with emotions fully charged, may make choices they know to be risky. This is a perfectly normal part of growing up, but Dr. Zanolie hopes that, by understanding what adolescents are experiencing and why, we can help them safely navigate their sometimes tumultuous teen years.
Awaiting Balance in the Adolescent Brain
Status and Sensibility
Adolescence is a unique moment in life where acceptation from other teenagers becomes important. Dr. Kiki Zanolie is exploring the role played by social status—derived from a group in terms of physical attractiveness and good scores in sports and school — in case of rejection. Her hypothesis is that someone with a low status will react more heavily, often turning to risky behaviors. Zanolie’s findings may contribute to identifying adolescents who are more at risk, allowing for early detection of behavioral problems to improve adolescents’ well-being.
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Kiki
ZANOLIE
Institution
Universiteit Leiden
Country
Netherlands
Nationality
Dutch
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