Which Statement Is True About Smoking in Adolescence

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about smoking in adolescence?

• A) Smoking is related to other high-risk behaviors.
• B) Smoking will not continue unless peer pressure continues.
• C) Smoking is less common when the adolescent's parent(s) smokes.
• D) Smoking among adolescents is becoming more prevalent.

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Definitions:

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Contextual Relativism

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