Question

in college, almost 40% of students report binge drinking. binge drinking is a pattern of drinking alcohol that results in a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above. drinking five or more alcoholic drinks within two hours for men and four or more within two hours for women is binge drinking as defined by the national institute on alcohol abuse and alcoholism. movies, tv, and advertising have depicted binge drinking as a normal activity in college even though not all college students binge drink. unfortunately, binge drinking increases the risk of health and personal safety issues because it results in a high level of intoxication. being legally drunk is defined by a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or above and is a factor in 60% of fatal burn injuries, drownings, and homicides. it is also a factor in 50% of severe trauma injuries and sexual assaults and 40% of fatal motor vehicle crashes, suicides, and fatal falls. choose the best answer to complete the following statement. binge drinking is more common for college students because: view available hint(s) they belong to a specific age group that is subject to peer pressures to \party,\ that uses binge drinking as a rite of passage or part of games/customs on campus, and that is susceptible to advertising and promotions directed at college campuses. there are no significant negative consequences while drinking in college since the campus is a safe place to take risks and campus police will intervene before any activity gets out of control they often do so as a specific ritual in a controlled setting, such as tailgating or pre - gaming, where their peers safeguard them from harm.

Explanation:

The passage mentions that movies, TV, and advertising depict binge - drinking as normal in college. College students are also in an age group subject to peer pressures and are targeted by campus - directed advertising. The other options are incorrect as binge - drinking has significant negative consequences and is not a safeguarded ritual in a controlled setting.

Answer:

They belong to a specific age group that is subject to peer pressures to "party," that uses binge drinking as a rite of passage or part of games/customs on campus, and that is susceptible to advertising and promotions directed at college campuses.