Which of the following statements about peer pressure is true?
A) Most of the peer pressure that adolescents experience is direct pressure to misbehave.
B) There is antisocial peer pressure that is both direct and subtle.
C) Adolescents become more susceptible to peer pressure as they get older.
D) Girls are always more susceptible to peer pressure than boys.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

There is both direct and subtle peer pressure, and it can be both positive and negative in its effects. Option A is incorrect because most peer pressure is not necessarily negative. Option C is incorrect because susceptibility to peer pressure varies from person to person and is not necessarily tied to age. Option D is incorrect because susceptibility to peer pressure also varies from person to person and is not necessarily tied to gender.

Which of the Following Statements About Peer Pressure Is True