Peer Conformity, the Behavioral Response to Peer Pressure, Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

Peer conformity, the behavioral response to peer pressure, is:

• A) Usually a negative influence leading to risk taking
• B) A negative influence on the parent-child relationship
• C) At its height in early adolescence
• D) Prevalent in girls but not in boys

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