Which of the Following Is Not One of the Popular

question 119

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of the popular stereotypes of contemporary adolescents?

• A) They use and abuse drugs more than their counterparts did in previous generations.
• B) The main reason adolescents use drugs is peer pressure.
• C) The "epidemic" of substance use by American adolescents underlies many of the other problems associated with adolescents.
• D) Although not supported by research, all of the above are popular stereotypes of contemporary adolescents.

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