Raheem thinks that all of his friends are having sex, and they gained status in their peer group because of it. How will this likely impact Raheem's decisions about sexual activity?
A. Raheem is likely to ignore his friends and not become sexually active.
B. Raheem is likely to stop talking to these friends because he thinks they are making bad decisions.
C. Raheem is likely to start having sex because all of his friends say they are.
D. Raheem is likely to tell his friends they are making mistakes, and he will not allow them to influence his decisions about sex.
Answer: C
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