The authors of your text report instances of teens taking a "polar plunge" by jumping into freezing water. Which of the following best explains such dangerous behavior?
A) The power of normative social influence
B) The power of informational social influence
C) The teens having "excitement seeking" personalities
D) Delinquent teens using this activity for gang initiations

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Teens may engage in such behavior due to normative social influence, where they conform to the actions of their peers to be accepted or liked, even if the behavior is risky.

The Authors of Your Text Report Instances of Teens Taking