Maria's parents taught her to never do drugs. However, one night when she was at a party her best friend told her that she had to try drugs or she would not be Maria's friend anymore. Maria reluctantly agreed to try drugs so that her best friend would not be disappointed. What aspect of socialization could be so influential that it led Maria to use drugs?

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Peer pressure can be a powerful influence during socialization, especially among adolescents and young adults. In this scenario, Maria's desire to maintain her friendship with her best friend outweighed her previous socialization to never do drugs.

Maria's Parents Taught Her to Never Do Drugs