According to research on behavioral decision theory, adolescents often decide to engage in behavior that seems risky to adults because adolescents
A. wish to assert their independence from adults in every possible way.
B. cannot consider as many consequences for their actions as adults can.
C. have thinking processes that are still predominantly preoperational.
D. have different values and priorities than adults.
Answer: D
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