Emergent Folly Shortfalls in emergent activity switching can also lead to irrational behavior (Perkins in Sternberg, 2002). Emergent activity switching occurs when a driving force increases an action to the point at which it overrides other activities and takes control of a situation. It usually helps direct appropriate behavior, but can also engender persistent maladaptive behavior that may be challenging to modify. Some common patterns, for instance, are impulsiveness, procrastination, and indulgence (Perkins in Sternberg, 2002). These behaviors fall into the categories of mistuning and undermanagement. A study on the correlation of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and suicide found higher rates of ADHD diagnoses than depression for adolescents entering emergency rooms for attempted suicide. This is thought to be due to impulsivity and other personality related issues (Manor et al., 2010). Another study comparing procrastination and suicidal ideation amongst college students showed a significant correlation between the two. Additionally, the study found that teaching males at a young age to hide …show more content…
For one, increased disinhibition is inherent in this stage of life. Also, despite their abilities in metacognition, logic, and social value skills, they tend to justify risky behavior based on their narrow and hormonally charged assessments of a situation (Shaw, Amsel, & Schillo, 2011). Studies on neurosis and personality disorder diagnosed in adolescence showed a profound link between these traits and attempts at suicide (Lundin, Lundberg, Allebeck, & Hemmingsson, 2011). A study on coping styles and suicide showed a strong association between the avoidance coping style and high levels of risk-taking, behavior problems, suicidal ideation, suicidal attempts, and depression in adolescents. (Votta & Manion,