A new study published in Psychological Medicine explores the relationship between brain reward sensitivity and the influence of delinquent peers on adolescents with disruptive behavior disorder. The research highlights how interactions between brain function and environmental factors may contribute to the severity of disruptive behaviors in adolescents. Adolescents diagnosed with disruptive behavior disorders (DBD) exhibit a range of challenging behaviors including increased aggression, emotional instability, and risky decision-making. These behaviors have significant impacts on society, contr…