According to Research on Behavioral Decision Theory, Adolescents Often Decide

question 29

Multiple Choice

According to research on behavioral decision theory, adolescents often decide to engage in behavior that seems risky to adults because adolescents:

• A) cannot consider as many consequences for their actions as do adults.
• B) have thinking processes that are still predominantly preoperational.
• C) have different values and priorities than adults.
• D) wish to assert their independence from adults in every possible way.

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