Adolescents who drink, smoke, and engage in sexual activity have friends who also engage in these behaviors. This reflects the idea that
a. peers cause these behaviors in their friends.
b. adolescents tend to choose peers who engage in similar behaviors to their own.
c. these adolescents are rebelling against their authoritarian parents
d. peer pressure to engage in negative behaviors is strong, but this does not hold true for positive behaviors.
Answer: b. adolescents tend to choose peers who engage in similar behaviors to their own.
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