What Impact Does Peer Approval Have on Prosocial Behavior in Adolescents

question 6

Multiple Choice

What impact does peer approval have on prosocial behavior in adolescents?

• A) Peer approval has no impact on prosocial behavior conducted by adolescents.
• B) Adolescents are more likely to express prosocial behavior if they believe their peers approve of the behavior.
• C) Peer approval decreases the likelihood that adolescents will participate in prosocial behaviors.
• D) Adolescents are less likely to express prosocial behavior if they believe their peers approve of the behavior.

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