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Learn how to effectively apply behavior change techniques specifically adapted for adolescents in this 21-minute lecture from Yale University's Dr. Alan Kazdin. Discover why traditional parenting methods often fail with teenagers and explore how core behavioral tools like praise, attending, and ignoring can be thoughtfully modified for this unique developmental stage. Examine the neurological basis of adolescent behavior, including how brain development affects self-control and increases risk-taking tendencies. Master practical strategies for maintaining parental influence while encouraging cooperation, and understand the critical importance of monitoring during the teenage years. Gain developmental insights that enable compassionate yet effective responses to common adolescent challenges, helping you support teens through this complex period while building the behaviors you want to see.
