Suppose studies showed that only 15 percent of all teens wear their bike helmets while riding their bikes.If policymakers wish to have more teens wear their bike helmets,they should:
A) inform teens of the social norm.
B) not inform teens of the social norm.
C) Informing them of the social norm will have no impact on their individual situation.
D) The statistic is likely to influence their personal decision, but it is impossible to predict in what way without more information.

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Informing teens of the low percentage of helmet use might reinforce the behavior as a norm, potentially discouraging helmet use rather than encouraging it.

Suppose Studies Showed That Only 15 Percent of All Teens