Comparing Adolescent and Parental Views on Peer Pressure to Have

question 196

Multiple Choice

Comparing adolescent and parental views on peer pressure to have sex,which of the following is TRUE?

• A) Parents and their teens rate the amount of peer pressure at about the same level.
• B) Teens believe they are subject to more peer pressure than their parents believe,and teens' beliefs are not justified.
• C) Parents believe their teens are subject to more peer pressure than teens themselves believe,and parents beliefs are not justified.
• D) Teens believe they are subject to more peer pressure than their parents believe,and teens' beliefs are somewhat justified.
• E) Parents believe their teens are subject to more peer pressure than teens themselves believe

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Definitions:

Psychological Hardiness

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Type A

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