A child's understanding of death changes as the child matures. When describing the adolescent's understanding of death, which of the following concepts puts the adolescent at risk for driving under the influence (drunk driving) accidents?
1. A sense of invincibility
2. The idea that death is universal
3. The understanding that death is permanent
4. An understanding that death has an effect on survivors
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Rationale 1: While adolescents can recognize that death happens to everyone, even themselves, they often feel invincible; this leads to risk-taking behavior.
Rationale 2: This concept does not lead to risk-taking behavior.
Rationale 3: The adolescent recognizes that death is permanent, but this concept does not lead to risk-taking behavior.
Rationale 4: This concept does not lead to risk-taking behavior.
Global Rationale:
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