What Generalization Can You Make About the Nature of Peer

question 98

Multiple Choice

What generalization can you make about the nature of peer influence in adolescence?

• A) Girls are more susceptible to the influences of their peers than boys.
• B) Peers are more likely to encourage adolescents to behave in ways that adults disapprove than to encourage each other to engage in activities that adults approve, such as school.
• C) It is unwise to generalize about the nature of peer influence; peers can exert both positive and negative influences.
• D) The majority of peers encourage each other to value academic achievement.

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