Differential Behavioral and Neural Profiles in Youth With Conduct Problems During Risky Decision‐Making

• DOI: 10.1111/jora.12546
• Publication Date: 2020-02-07T08:35:46Z
• Authors: Jorien van Hoorn; Ethan M. McCormick; Michael T. Perino; Christina R. Rogers; Eva H. Telzer
• Keywords: Ventral striatum; Peer influence; Differential effects; Neural Activity

Neuroimaging work has examined neural processes underlying risk taking in adolescence, yet predominantly low‐risk youth. To determine whether we can extrapolate from current neurobiological models, this functional magnetic resonance imaging study investigated and peer effects youth with conduct problems (CP; N = 19) typically developing (TD; 25). Results revealed higher real‐life taking, lower risky decisions, no on a risk‐taking task CP showed greater ventral striatum (VS) activity during safe than whereas TD VS activation decisions. Differential explained Findings provide preliminary evidence that behavior CD is characterized by differential patterns.