Which of the following teenagers is at highest risk for peer pressure and drug abuse?
A) Hayden, who has adopted his parents' values without question
B) Danica, who entrusts her fate to luck but has a sense of hopelessness about the future
C) Deon, who is actively exploring various belief systems but has not yet settled on one that "fits"
D) Makenna, who has committed to a particular religious faith after considering several alternatives

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Danica's sense of hopelessness about the future may make her more susceptible to peer pressure and drug abuse as an escape. The other options suggest a stronger sense of individual identity or values, which may provide some resistance to peer pressure.

Which of the Following Teenagers Is at Highest Risk for Peer