Question

select the correct answer.
who is more likely to give in to peer pressure and start substance abuse?
a. katrina, who has been feeling depressed and upset lately but can discuss her problems with her older sister.
b. marc, who just joined a new school and is finding it hard to make friends, especially because his parents are away a lot.
c. becky, who saw her favorite actor taking cocaine in a movie and thinks its cool. her best friend disagrees and warns her not to copy him.

Explanation:

• For Option A: Katrina can discuss problems with her sister, so she has support, reducing peer pressure susceptibility.
• For Option B: Marc is new to school, has trouble making friends, and parents are absent. Loneliness and lack of support make him more likely to seek acceptance via peer pressure, including substance abuse.
• For Option C: Becky's best friend warns her, so she has a supportive peer discouraging substance abuse.

Answer:

B. Marc, who just joined a new school and is finding it hard to make friends, especially because his parents are away a lot.