Characteristics of adolescents that can lead to sexual activity and pregnancy include:
A. a need to be different from peers.
B. eagerness to assume adult roles.
C. understanding and acceptance of the responsibilities of independence and adult-hood.
D. engaging in high-risk behaviors without regard for the consequences.
D
Middle adolescents are especially likely to engage in high-risk behaviors without considera-tion of possible negative outcomes. Adolescents conform to be accepted by their peers. They want to be more independent but do not really understand the responsibilities of indepen-dence and adulthood.
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