According to the textbook, which of the following methods is most likely to reduce adolescent risk taking?
A. classroom-based education programs designed to teach adolescents about the dangers of various activities
B. making the penalties for engaging in certain risky behaviors more severe
C. classroom-based education programs designed to teach adolescents to make better decisions and resist peer pressure
D. encouraging adolescents to perform a cost-benefit analysis in a risky situation
Answer: B
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