Which of the following statements about adolescents and sports is TRUE?

A. Girls are more likely to play on a sports team than boys.
B. Participation in sports has very little impact on self-confidence.
C. Adolescents who spend time in sports are less likely to take drugs than their counterparts who are not involved in sports.
D. Sports do not play a particularly important role in the lives of adolescents in the United States.


Answer: C

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