Which of the following statements regarding Laurence Steinberg's position on the state of adolescent well-being in today's generation is NOT TRUE?
A. The academic achievement in math and science among U.S. teens falls well below the academic achievement of teens in many other countries.
B. Rates of first sexual intercourse prior to age 18 has risen dramatically over the past several years.
C. College graduation rates among U.S. college students falls below the college graduation rates among college students in other countries.
D. Almost one-third of today's teenage girls become pregnant by the age of 20.
Answer: B
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