Psychology professor Laurence Steinberg on his research on teens and their behavior
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Temple University professor Laurence Steinberg studies psychological development during adolescence and his research surrounding risky behavior has been integral in the development of public policy related to children and youth. He is the recipient of $1 million award by the Jacobs Foundation to compare his U.S. findings to youths in other countries. He joins Marty in the studio.
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