Research indicates that, for an adolescent, spending unsupervised time after school with friends is most problematic when the
A. friends frequently lie to their parents.
B. adolescent is involved in a structured activity.
C. adolescent is easily susceptible to peer pressure.
D. adolescent is in a romantic relationship.
Answer: C
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