How Do Peer Group Pressures Affect Adolescents

question 75

Multiple Choice

How do peer group pressures affect adolescents?

• A)The typical pattern of peer pressure is to encourage misconduct or negative activities.
• B)Adolescents are most likely to choose a peer group that shares their values,attitudes,behavior,and identity status.
• C)Until their identity is developed,adolescents will be unable to withstand peer pressure to explore attitudes or behaviors that are inconsistent with their basic values and beliefs.
• D)The need to conform to the group increases during adolescence and peaks by age 18 or 19.

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