According to Research by Small and Luster, Which Adolescent Is

question 46

Multiple Choice

According to research by Small and Luster, which adolescent is most likely to engage in early sexual activity?

• A) Chelsea, who lives in a low SES/disadvantaged neighborhood
• B) Ryan, who has many antisocial peers
• C) Frank, someone who has completely disengaged from school
• D) The adolescent most likely to engage in early sexual activity is one that has a combination of the above risk factors.

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Definitions:

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