Adolescents often experiment with adult behaviors in an attempt to feel good and to be accepted by peers. When adolescents are experimenting with adult behaviors, they are MOST often described as:
a. impulsive and high on risk taking
b. careful and methodical in decisions
c. devious and untruthful
d. cautious and thoughtful
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When adolescents are experimenting with adult behaviors, they are most often described as impulsive and high on risk taking. These adult behaviors are considered by the adolescent as things that feel good or behaviors that will help them to be accepted by a peer group. Behaviors include such things as being sexually active, driving motor vehicles without seat belts or helmets, and using alcohol and other drugs. Little thought is given to the consequences of each behavior.
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