Studies have shown that adolescents probably engage in so much risky behavior because
A)they are not yet operating as logically as adults.
B)they are more likely than adults to develop a personal fable.
C)they feel invulnerable more than adults would.
D)they weigh their choices logically,but emphasize pleasure or peer pressure more than potential risks.

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Studies have shown that adolescents do weigh their choices logically, but emphasize pleasure or peer pressure more than potential risks. They also tend to have a heightened sense of invulnerability, leading them to engage in risky behavior without considering the potential consequences. While they may develop personal fables, this is not the primary reason for their risky behavior.

Studies Have Shown That Adolescents Probably Engage in So Much