Andrew is alarmed by the rising numbers of car accidents in his community caused by teenagers speeding and driving recklessly. To combat the issue, he plans to hang posters in the local high school that detail the number of injuries and deaths caused by teenage drivers each year. He hopes that teenagers will drive more safely once they know the extent of the problem. Is Andrew's poster campaign likely to be effective in improving teen driving and reducing accidents?
A. Yes, teenagers likely drive recklessly because they are unaware of the potential consequences of their actions.
B. Yes, teenagers likely drive recklessly because they are unaware of just how many accidents occur during the course of a year.
C. No, teenagers likely already know the extent of the problem but do not think it will ever happen to them.
D. No, teenagers tend to overestimate risk and knowing that the extent of the problem is smaller than their estimate will increase risky driving behavior.
Answer: C
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