Nina Is Reading an Article About the Major Problems That

question 81

Multiple Choice

Nina is reading an article about the major problems that affect most adolescents. She is aware that drug abuse, juvenile delinquency, sexual problems, and school-related problems are the four most common issues that affect most adolescents. She learns from the article that several research studies have been conducted to understand the effects of these issues on adolescents. Which of the following research findings would most likely be included in the article?

• A) As many as 50 percent of adolescents in the United States have been estimated to engage in all four of the problem behaviors common in adolescents.
• B) Adolescents most at risk typically suffer from more than one of the four problem behaviors.
• C) Research studies confirm that the four problem behaviors in adolescence are seldom related.
• D) It is estimated that the percentage of high-risk youth who engage in two or three of the four main problem behaviors has decreased over the years.

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Definitions:

Goals

Objectives or desired outcomes that individuals set for themselves, aiming to achieve through specific actions or strategies.

Behavior Change

The process of transforming personal habits and actions to improve health or reach personal goals.

Self-Defeating Behaviors

Actions or habits that undermine one's own success or well-being, often due to negative self-beliefs.

Short-Term Goals

Objectives set to be achieved in the near future, often serving as stepping stones towards long-term goals.