Laurence Steinberg
In the Media
Parents and experts came together to talk about the new science of adolescent brain development. Chronic stress can interfere with normal brain...
October 15, 2012
In the Media
Young drivers tend to have excellent vision and quick reflexes, yet they’re involved in many more fatal accidents per mile than older drivers....
September 12, 2012
In the Media
When minors commit violent crimes, should they be treated differently from adults? Yes, says Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg, in an opinion...
June 5, 2012
In the Media
What does the brain tell us about maturity? "Neuroscientists now know that brain maturation continues far later into development than had been...
May 29, 2012
In the Media
Can a child be called a psychopath? Researchers are studying children who exhibit a distinctive lack of affect, remorse or empathy — and who are...
May 15, 2012
In the Media
Several recent incidents of youth violence have drawn national attention. Host Michel Martin spoke with three experts, including Temple psychologist...
March 6, 2012
In the Media
How much should parents help with their children’s homework? Temple psychology professor, Laurence Steinberg, author of "The Ten Basic Principles of...
February 28, 2012
In the Media
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments in two cases involving 14-year-olds, on whether it is unconstitutional to put juvenile murderers in prison...
February 25, 2012
In the Media
Vietnam veteran Edward Schaefer, 64, was walking last month along 5th Street in Olney, a few blocks from his home, when a group of young thugs jumped...
February 9, 2012
In the Media
Despite a spate of recent attacks by juveniles on unsuspecting victims, Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg points out that statistics show youth...
February 9, 2012
In the Media
In response to "Hysteria and the Teenage Girl," an opinion piece in the Times, Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg argued that girls are not...
February 5, 2012
In the Media
The reward centers of the adolescent brain are much more active than those of either children or adults. What teenagers want most of all are social...
January 28, 2012
In the Media
On June 30, 14-year-old Winston Charleston took three buddies joyriding, tried to outrun a state trooper and crashed into a Volkswagen Jetta, killing...
November 23, 2011
In the Media
Why many teenagers seek thrills, break rules and seem nonchalant about their own safety has been a question brain scientists have worked to answer in...
October 19, 2011
In the Media
Teens take more risks than adults because they weigh risk versus reward differently, says Laurence Steinberg, a developmental psychologist at Temple...
October 1, 2011
In the Media
Teenagers are more likely to take risks and are naturally inclined to heightened aggression, casual sex and binge-drinking, according Laurence...
September 19, 2011
In the Media
USA Today: Steinberg, Hirsh-Pasek on contemporary childhood pressures
Many child-development specialists and others worry...
April 15, 2011
News Story
The prevalence of sex in the mainstream media has led many researchers to study its effect on impressionable adolescents. Several published, peer-reviewed studies have indicated that there is a link between exposure to sex in the media and the early onset of sexual activity among teens. However, a study led by Temple psychologist Laurence Steinberg questions these findings.
Published this month in the online version of Developmental Psychology, Steinberg’s study reevaluated data from a widely publicized 2006 study published in Pediatrics that claimed that adolescents between 12 and 14 who consumed a large amount of sexualized media — including movies, television, music and magazines — were more likely to have sex by age 16.
August 18, 2010
News Story
Laurence Steinberg awarded $1 million research prize by Jacobs Foundation
Wednesday November 11, 2009.
November 11, 2009
