Nina is reading an article about the major problems that affect most adolescents. She is aware that drug abuse, juvenile delinquency, sexual problems, and school-related problems are the four most common issues that affect most adolescents. She learns from the article that several research studies have been conducted to understand the effects of these issues on adolescents. Which of the following research findings would most likely be included in the article?
A) As many as 50 percent of adolescents in the United States have been estimated to engage in all four of the problem behaviors common in adolescents.
B) Adolescents most at risk typically suffer from more than one of the four problem behaviors.
C) Research studies confirm that the four problem behaviors in adolescence are seldom related.
D) It is estimated that the percentage of high-risk youth who engage in two or three of the four main problem behaviors has decreased over the years.

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The article mentioned that several research studies have been conducted to understand the effects of the four major problems on adolescents. One likely finding from these studies is that adolescents who are most at risk usually suffer from more than one of the four problem behaviors. This suggests that there could be underlying factors that contribute to multiple issues in adolescence, such as low self-esteem or peer pressure. Option A is incorrect because it states that 50 percent of adolescents engage in all four problem behaviors, which seems unlikely given the diversity of adolescent experiences. Option C is incorrect because it suggests that the four problem behaviors are unrelated, which contradicts the idea that there could be shared risk factors. Option D is also incorrect because the article does not provide any information about trends in high-risk behavior over time.

Nina Is Reading an Article About the Major Problems That