Which of the Following Is NOT True of Adolescents' Decision-Making

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of adolescents' decision-making ability?

• A) Young adolescents are better decision makers than children.
• B) Some reviews suggest that older adolescents are better decision makers than younger adolescents.
• C) Adolescents tend to make better decisions when they are emotionally aroused.
• D) Being able to make competent decisions does not guarantee that an adolescent will make a competent decision.

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Aphasic

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