A 16-Year-Old Male Was Killed After Driving at Excessive Speeds

Multiple Choice

A 16-year-old male was killed after driving at excessive speeds and then losing control of his car. He was not wearing a seat belt. In an attempt to understand why such a tragedy would occur, you would recognize that:

A) during this stage of life, the "right versus wrong" part of the brain is not fully developed.
B) adolescent boys have a drive of competitiveness amongst their peers.
C) within the adolescent period, there exists a strong desire to show independence and self sufficiency.
D) common to this age group is a perceived sense of strength and invulnerability.