Which of the following subfields in psychology is correctly matched with an example?
A)developmental: exploring how rates of drug use differ by country
B)personality: testing how rates of drug use differ across the life span
C)social: examining how groups of friends influence each other's drug use
D)cultural: studying how certain personality traits lead to excessive drug use

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The subfield of social psychology deals with how groups of people interact and influence each other's behavior. Therefore, examining how groups of friends influence each other's drug use falls under social psychology. The other options do not correspond to the correct subfields.

Which of the Following Subfields in Psychology Is Correctly Matched