Question

how can misinformation encourage teens to try substances?
a. it discourages curiosity
b. it makes substances hard to find
c. it downplays risks
d. it limits access
why might setting personal goals help teens stay substance-free?
a. it reduces stress
b. it provides focus
c. it encourages popularity
d. it increases curiosity

Explanation:

First Question: How can misinformation encourage teens to try substances?

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• Option a: Discouraging curiosity would likely reduce the chance of teens trying substances, so this is incorrect.
• Option b: Making substances hard to find would also discourage teens from trying them, so this is incorrect.
• Option c: If misinformation downplays the risks of using substances, teens may be more likely to try them as they underestimate the negative consequences. This makes sense.
• Option d: Limiting access would prevent teens from getting substances, so this is incorrect.

We analyze each option:

• Option a: While some goal - setting might reduce stress, the primary way it helps with staying substance - free is not directly related to stress reduction.
• Option b: Setting personal goals gives teens something to focus on. When they have clear goals (like academic, sports, or personal growth goals), they are more likely to direct their energy towards achieving those goals rather than using substances. This is a strong reason.
• Option c: Encouraging popularity is not related to staying substance - free. Substance use is not a healthy way to gain popularity, and goal - setting is not mainly about popularity.
• Option d: Increasing curiosity is more likely to lead to trying new things, including substances, which is the opposite of staying substance - free.

Answer:

c. It downplays risks

Second Question: Why might setting personal goals help teens stay substance - free?