Question

Fifteen year old Trudy loves to go to parties and spend time listening and dancing to music. Her friends enjoy the same things. She overheard other classmates talking about drinking, but Trudy wouldn't even consider trying alcohol. One evening a group of her friends opened some beers and gave her a glass, which she drank up. Why was Trudy more likely to be encouraged by her friends rather than her larger peer network?
a. Since her friends had the alcohol, she didn't have to buy it herself.
b. Trudy selected friends who were like her, therefore they were more likely to encourage her to do things that she wouldn't do alone.
c. Trudy really didn't like any of her other classmates because they were in a different crowd than most of her friends.
d. Her prefrontal cortex had matured more than her peers.

Answer 1

b. Trudy selected friends who were like her, therefore they were more likely to encourage her to do things that she wouldn't do alone.