John,who Is 14 Years Old,is Somewhat Small for His Age

question 2

Multiple Choice

John,who is 14 years old,is somewhat small for his age and is often teased by his peers.He has recently become involved with a new peer group that is known to use alcohol and marijuana.What factor has probably had the most influence on John's decision to become involved with drugs?

• A)rebellion
• B)peer acceptance
• C)experimentation
• D)allure of excitement

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