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khang

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Research has shown that compared to adults, adolescents are ________ of the risks and consequences of risky behavior.
 
  a. just as cognitively aware
  b. much less cognitively aware
  c. more cognitively aware
  d. completely cognitively unaware

Question 2

One reason adolescents engage in risky behavior (such as trying a drug) despite knowing about the risks of such behavior is that they
 
  a. tend to forget about the risks from time to time.
  b. always base their actions on what their friends think is cool.
  c. tend to perceive more of the benefits of risky behavior than the risks.
  d. tend to be emotional rather than logical.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. just as cognitively aware

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c. tend to perceive more of the benefits of risky behavior than the risks.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
Gracias!

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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