Question

how can peer relationships negatively affect social health?
by encouraging a person to remain inactive
by lowering a person’s self - esteem
by creating dependence on peers
by forming groups involved in risky behaviors

Explanation:

To determine the correct answer, we analyze each option:

• "Encouraging inactivity" relates more to physical health or lifestyle, not directly social health.
• "Lowering self - esteem" impacts mental health, and while mental health is related to social health, it's not the most direct negative impact on social health from peer relationships.
• "Creating dependence on peers" is not a typical negative impact on social health. Dependence can be part of healthy relationships in some cases, and it doesn't directly harm social health.
• "Forming groups in risky behaviors" directly affects social health. Peer groups engaging in risky behaviors (like substance abuse, delinquent acts) can lead to negative social consequences such as legal issues, damaged relationships with non - peer groups (family, community), and a negative impact on one's social reputation and social interactions outside the peer group.

Answer:

D. by forming groups involved in risky behaviors