What Single Factor Appears to Be Most Influential in Determining

question 21

Multiple Choice

What single factor appears to be most influential in determining whether an adolescent will "cave in" to peer pressure?

• A)​The degree to which appropriate standards of behavior are clear-cut
• B)The degree to which you can get into trouble for engaging in the act​
• C)The degree to which parents oppose the act​
• D)The degree to which the act requires effort​

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Definitions:

Critical Thinker

A person who engages in the analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of information gathered from observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication.

Ethical Decision Making

The process of evaluating and choosing among alternatives in a manner consistent with ethical principles.

Deflected

Redirected or turned away from an intended path or target, often used in the context of criticism, questions, or physical objects.

Affect Heuristic

A mental shortcut that allows people to make decisions and solve problems quickly based on their emotions and feelings rather than analysis.