Question

maria is a student in high school. many of her friends have started to smoke cigarettes. however, she is wary of beginning the habit, too. she worries about how cigarettes might affect her. plus, she does not like the smell. which is a likely benefit for maria due to abstaining from cigarette smoking? she develops a positive self - image and a strong sense of self. she feels stronger because she is less likely to have accidents. she has a bright outlook from avoiding uncomfortable smells. she becomes a role model for her peers who look up to her.

Explanation:

Abstaining from smoking when peers do can boost self-esteem and self-identity, which aligns with developing a positive self-image and strong sense of self. The other options are less directly linked: avoiding smells does not equate to a "bright outlook," reduced accidents are not a primary benefit of non-smoking, and being a role model is not guaranteed.

Wait, let me recheck. The question asks for a "likely benefit." Let's analyze each option:

1. "She develops a positive self-image and a strong sense of self": This is plausible because making a healthy choice against peer pressure can enhance self-esteem.
2. "She feels stronger because she is less likely to have accidents": There's no direct link between non-smoking and reduced accidents.
3. "She has a bright outlook from avoiding uncomfortable smells": Avoiding smell is a minor preference, not a "bright outlook."
4. "She becomes a role model for her peers who look up to her": While possible, it's not as direct or guaranteed as the first option.

The most likely benefit is the first one.

Making a healthy choice (abstaining from smoking) despite peer influence often strengthens self-esteem and self-identity, leading to a positive self-image. Other options lack direct or guaranteed links to abstaining from smoking.

Answer:

She develops a positive self-image and a strong sense of self