Which of the following is NOT a reason that adolescents are more likely to use and abuse drugs?

a. the adolescent's belief that the risks of drug use are low
b. drugs being readily available.
c. drug use by their peers being viewed as acceptable
d. the adolescent's brain systems that restrain risk­taking being more mature than those involved in reward
pleasure-seeking

ANSWER: d

Psychology

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