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Definition of 'Adolescent Behavior'

Any observable response or action of an adolescent.

Common names: Adolescent Behavior; Behavior, Adolescent; Adolescent Behaviors; Behaviors, Adolescent

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Saturday, November 21, 2009

Orbitofrontal cortex and drug use during adolescence: role of prenatal exposure to maternal smoking and BDNF genotype.

30 Oct 2009 CONTEXT: Prenatal exposure to maternal cigarette smoking (PEMCS) may affect brain development and behavior in adolescent offspring. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the involvement of the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) in mediating the relationship between PEMCS ... Read more...


Patterns of cigarette smoking initiation in two culturally distinct American Indian tribes.

30 Oct 2009 OBJECTIVES: To better understand patterns of initiation among American Indians we examined age-related patterns of smoking initiation during adolescence and young adulthood in 2 American Indian tribes. METHODS: We used log-rank comparison and a Cox ... Read more...


Density of tobacco retailers near schools: effects on tobacco use among students.

30 Oct 2009 OBJECTIVES: We examined the relationship between students' tobacco use and the density and proximity of tobacco retailers near their schools. METHODS: We used data from the 2003-2004 California Student Tobacco Survey and California retail licensing ... Read more...

 

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Technical information about 'Adolescent Behavior'

Definition: Any observable response or action of an adolescent.

Descriptor UI: D000294

Alternative terms: Adolescent Behavior; Behavior, Adolescent; Adolescent Behaviors; Behaviors, Adolescent;

Related Mesh Headings: Adolescent Development;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; drug effects; physiology; radiation effects; ethics; ethnology; psychology;

Tree Number: F01.145.022;

History Note: 81

Technical Notes: check also tag ADOLESCENCE

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