What factor is most likely to increase the likelihood that an adolescent will misuse alcohol?
a. Female gender
b. Regular school attendance
c. Rural environment
d. Unconventional behavior
ANS: D
Adolescents who are connected and engage in conventional behavior are less likely to misuse alcohol. Those who are disconnected from school, family, and other social supports have fewer assets and are more likely to abuse alcohol. School attendance is a sign of connectedness. Girls and boys report a similar onset and course of experimentation with alcohol. Urban youths have a higher likelihood of alcohol abuse than rural adolescents.
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