According to the Text, One Potential Explanation for Higher Substance

question 12

Multiple Choice

According to the text, one potential explanation for higher substance use among adolescents who work part-time while attending high school is that they abuse substances

• A) for enjoyment.
• B) as a stress reliever.
• C) because of peer pressure.
• D) all of these answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Male-Female Pay Gap

The difference in average earnings between women and men in the workforce, typically reported as a percentage.

Part-Timers

Employees who work less than the full-time hours, typically by working fewer days or hours per week.

Contingent Workers

Temporary or freelance workers hired on a per-project basis or for a limited period, not considered permanent employees and often without the same benefits.

Public Influence

The ability to affect the opinions, behaviors, or decision-making of the broader public, often leveraged by individuals, media, or institutions.