Question

which of these statements is not true?
a. advertising is not a contributing factor for underaged alcohol drinking.
b. teens are more likely to have unprotected sex when drinking alcohol.
c. about 28% of high school seniors are binge drinkers.
d. underaged drinkers are more likely to contract a sexually transmitted disease.

Explanation:

Research and public health data confirm that advertising is a documented contributing factor to underage alcohol use, making statement A false. Statements B, C, and D align with evidence: alcohol impairs judgment leading to unprotected sex (B), roughly 28% of U.S. high school seniors report binge drinking (C), and underaged drinkers' increased risky sexual behavior raises STD contraction risk (D).

Answer:

A. Advertising is not a contributing factor for underaged alcohol drinking.