Adolescents and emerging adults have a high rate of __________, which in turn allows them to engage in deviant behaviors such as alcohol and marijuana use.

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Unstructured socializing, such as hanging out with peers without adult supervision or guidance, has been shown to increase opportunities for deviant behavior such as alcohol and marijuana use. Adolescents and emerging adults are also more likely to engage in risky behavior due to the influence of their peers and desire for social acceptance. Disregard for social norms and antisocial tendencies may also contribute, but they are not as directly linked to deviant behaviors such as substance use. Testosterone may play a role in risk-taking behavior, but it is not the main factor in this context.

Adolescents and Emerging Adults Have a High Rate of __________