TY - JOUR PY - 2014// TI - Considerations of a dual-systems model of cognitive development and risky driving JO - Journal of research on adolescence A1 - Lambert, Ann E. A1 - Simons-Morton, Bruce G. A1 - Cain, Sarah A. A1 - Weisz, Sarah A1 - Cox, Daniel J. SP - 541 EP - 550 VL - 24 IS - 3 N2 - The dual-systems model of adolescent risk-taking postulates that risk-taking during adolescence partially results from an imbalance in the development of the executive and the socio-emotional cognitive systems. While supported by behavioral and neuroanatomical data, translational research linking the model with real-world driving or laboratory driving simulation is sparse. This paper discusses the model as it relates to adolescent driving and reviews empirical studies that have applied it in a driving-specific context. While, the studies reviewed provided partial support, each lacked a critical component necessary to fully test the model. Thus, a strong test has yet to be implemented; however, the dual-systems model holds promise for advancing the understanding of teen driving risk and guiding applications for prevention and policy.
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LA - en SN - 1050-8392 UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jora.12126 ID - ref1 ER -