How do peer group pressures affect adolescents?
A)The typical pattern of peer pressure is to encourage misconduct or negative activities.
B)Adolescents are most likely to choose a peer group that shares their values,attitudes,behavior,and identity status.
C)Until their identity is developed,adolescents will be unable to withstand peer pressure to explore attitudes or behaviors that are inconsistent with their basic values and beliefs.
D)The need to conform to the group increases during adolescence and peaks by age 18 or 19.

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Adolescents are more likely to choose peer groups who share similar values, attitudes, behavior, and identity status. Peers can have both positive and negative influences on an adolescent's behavior and choices. However, adolescents with a strong sense of self and identity are more likely to withstand negative peer pressure and make decisions consistent with their values and beliefs.

How Do Peer Group Pressures Affect Adolescents