In a study by Gardner and Steinberg (2005), people were tested on a computer driving task in which they faced a decision about whether to stop or go through yellow lights and risk being hit by another car. Adolescents, college students, and adults were tested. Each group tested with and without peers present in the room. When peers were present,
a. adolescents took fewer risks than when alone.
b. adults took three times as many risks when peers were present.
c. adolescents took twice as many risks as when alone.
d. adolescents ignored the presence of peers in the room.
Answer: c. adolescents took twice as many risks as when alone.
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