One researcher, Males (2009, 2010), has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. Instead, Males argues that ____ is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.

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One researcher, Males (2009, 2010), has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. Instead, Males argues that ____ is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.​

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Males argues that poverty is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes, suggesting that environmental factors may have a greater impact on behavior than biology. Sexual activity or inactivity, endocrine functioning, and sex are not mentioned as predictors in this context.

One Researcher, Males (2009, 2010), Has Suggested That the Brain