Question

which of the following statements about environmental factors is not true?
a. peer pressure is the number one reason why adolescents make bad decisions regarding
alcohol.
b. adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who dont drink.
c. the media often portrays drinking alcohol as cool or glamorous, leading some adolescents to
drink.
d. parental disapproval of alcohol causes many adolescents to avoid drinking.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

• Option A: Peer pressure is well-documented as a top factor for adolescent alcohol-related poor decisions.
• Option B: Adolescents with non-drinking friends are less, not more, likely to drink alcohol, so this statement is false.
• Option C: Media often glamorizes alcohol, influencing adolescent drinking behaviors.
• Option D: Parental disapproval is a strong deterrent for adolescent alcohol use.

Answer:

B. Adolescents are more likely to drink alcohol if they choose friends who don't drink.