Which of the Following Statements About Peer Pressure Is Most

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about peer pressure is most accurate?

• A) Peer groups demand total conformity. There is little room for variations in temperament or behavior.
• B) Most peer groups do not expect any significant level of conformity. They usually have an "anything goes" philosophy.
• C) Peer pressure is usually exerted in a few select areas that give the group stability and help the individual members achieve a sense of group identity.
• D) Adolescents are usually in great conflict with most of the expectations of their peer group.

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