Why Is It So Hard to Teach Adolescents to "Just

question 44

Multiple Choice

Why is it so hard to teach adolescents to "just say no" to things adults disapprove, of such as drinking, smoking, and having risky sex?

• A) Unfortunately, these behaviors are typically associated with being popular.
• B) Unfortunately, adolescents are unwilling (or unable) to resist peer influence.
• C) Neither statement is true.
• D) Both statements are true.

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