What Is the Relationship Between Perception and Actual Behavior Among

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the relationship between perception and actual behavior among adolescents in regards to sexual activity?

• A) Adolescents who perceive their peers as less sexually active are more likely to be sexually active.
• B) Adolescents who perceive their peers as more sexually active are more likely to be sexually active.
• C) Adolescents do not pay attention to whether or not their peers are sexually active.
• D) Adolescents who perceive their peers as more sexually active are less likely to be sexually active.

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