Question

select the correct answer.

which of these people is most likely to be influenced by peer pressure?

a. a teenager who is very sociable but focuses on academics
b. a teenager who buys clothing because of what friends are buying
c. a teenager with a very supportive and involved family unit

Explanation:

Peer pressure refers to changing one's behavior or choices to fit in with a peer group. Option B directly describes a teenager altering their purchasing behavior to match their friends, which is a clear example of succumbing to peer pressure. Option A's teenager balances sociability with academic focus without showing peer-influenced behavior, and option C's teenager has strong family support which typically reduces vulnerability to peer pressure.

Answer:

B. a teenager who buys clothing because of what friends are buying