Experimentation with Risky Behaviors Such as Smoking and Drinking in Adolescence

question 29

Multiple Choice

Experimentation with risky behaviors such as smoking and drinking in adolescence is considered to be which of the following?

• A)Not typical of this age group and often a sign of mental health problems
• B)Typical of this age group and statistically normative
• C)Expected and acceptable in the eyes of most parents
• D)Declining significantly an indicative of a 'fast life' strategy

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