In Making Decisions, Adolescents, More Often Than Adults

question 69

Multiple Choice

In making decisions, adolescents, more often than adults,

• A) ignore well-learned intuitive judgments.
• B) seek advice from parents or other trusted adults.
• C) fall back on well-learned intuitive judgments.
• D) weigh the pros and cons of possible outcomes.

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