One researcher, males (2009, 2010), has suggested that the brain development hypothesis that is often used to explain the transition to adulthood in young adults is wrong. instead, males argues that is a stronger predictor of risky behavior than neurological changes.

When it comes to risky behavior, Males argues that Gender is a stronger predictor than neurological changes. Various studies that have paid attention to gender differences indicate that gender is a strong predictor of risk behavior. There is a logical interrelationship between risky behavior and gender where males, when compared to females, reflect higher levels of risky behavior.