After a tragic drag race that kills several students, a high school faculty wants to take action to reduce risk-taking behaviors among its student body.If the faculty considers recent research on risk taking in adolescence, its best course of action would be to:
A)Identify and sponsor opportunities for reasonable, supervised risk taking
B)Invite guest speakers whose lives have been adversely affected by the poor choices they made as teenagers
C)Present national statistics regarding the probabilities of serious consequences when adolescents drive at high speeds, engage in unprotected sex, and so on
D)Ask the police department to increase late-night supervision in parts of town where students have been known to do foolish things

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Recent research suggests that adolescents crave sensation and excitement, and they are more likely to engage in risky behaviors when they feel inhibited or bored. Rather than simply discouraging all risk-taking behaviors, which may be unrealistic or ineffective, the faculty should identify opportunities for healthy risk-taking that allow students to experience excitement and social connection without putting themselves or others in danger. This could involve sponsoring outdoor activities like rock climbing or white-water rafting, or creating structured opportunities for students to compete with each other in sports, arts, or academics. By promoting healthy risk-taking, the faculty can help students cultivate positive outlets for their natural impulses and develop better judgment and self-control.

After a Tragic Drag Race That Kills Several Students, a High