Twelve-Year-Old Henry Has Been Carrying a Knife for More Than

question 42

Multiple Choice

Twelve-year-old Henry has been carrying a knife for more than a year. Which of the following is his MOST LIKELY primary motive for doing so?

• A) Intimidation
• B) Self-defense
• C) The desire for revenge
• D) Peer group pressure

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Declines

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Assertiveness

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