For What Reason Does Much of the Research on Risky

question 29

Multiple Choice

For what reason does much of the research on risky behaviors focus on adolescents

• A)Adults often decline participating in research on risky behaviors.
• B)Adolescents are more adaptable to change.
• C)Risky behaviors that develop in adolescence often continue into adulthood.
• D)Adolescents engage in more risky behaviors than do adults.

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Definitions:

Fertilization

The process by which male and female reproductive cells (gametes) combine to produce a new cell (zygote) that will develop into a fetus.

Gene Expressions

The process by which the information encoded in a gene is used to direct the assembly of a protein molecule.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to perceived challenges or threats, influencing an individual's state of well-being.

Temperature

A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or environment, typically expressed in degrees of a specified scale (e.g., Celsius, Fahrenheit).