Question

7th health: reasons for substances abuse
part 3: experimentation and peer norms

1. curiosity and experimentation

a. what motivates adolescents to experiment with drugs?
a. the desire to avoid new experiences
b. the motivation to seek new experiences, particularly those they perceive as thrilling or daring
c. a desire to remain the same
d. none of the above

Explanation:

Adolescent drug experimentation related to curiosity typically stems from seeking novel, exciting experiences, not avoiding them or wanting to stay the same.

Answer:

B. The motivation to seek new experiences, particularly those they perceive as thrilling or daring