A 16-year-old male was killed after driving at excessive speeds and then losing control of his car. He was not wearing a seat belt. In an attempt to understand why such a tragedy would occur, you would recognize that:

A) During this stage of life, the "right versus wrong" part of the brain is not fully developed
B) Adolescent boys have a drive to compete with their peers
C) Within the adolescent period, there exists a strong desire to show independence and self-sufficiency
D) Common to this age group is a perceived sense of strength and invulnerability


D) Common to this age group is a perceived sense of strength and invulnerability

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