In Adolescence, Optimistic Bias Refers to the Tendency for Teens

question 86

Multiple Choice

In adolescence, optimistic bias refers to the tendency for teens to believe that they are personally ______________their peers to experience a negative consequence.

• A) less likely than
• B) more likely than
• C) more likely than a minority
• D) equally as likely as

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Definitions:

Federal Water Pollution Control Act

A key piece of environmental legislation in the United States aimed at reducing and regulating water pollution.

Clean Water Act

A federal law in the United States aimed at reducing pollution and protecting the quality of the nation's waters, including lakes, rivers, and coastal areas.

Criminal Penalties

Sanctions or punishments imposed by a court following a conviction in a criminal case, which can include fines, imprisonment, or other forms of punishment.

EPA's Clean Air Act

A U.S. federal law aimed at controlling air pollution on a national level, administered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).