Question

which factor can potentially increase a teenagers alcohol use?
inability to sleep
desire to please parents
wish for peer approval
hope to be more dependent

Explanation:

Teenagers often seek social acceptance. The wish for peer approval can lead them to engage in risky behaviors like alcohol use to fit in. Inability to sleep is not directly related, desire to please parents usually leads to positive - behavior, and hope to be more dependent is not a typical reason for alcohol use.

Answer:

C. wish for peer approval