Research has been conducted regarding why teens engage in smoking and other deviant behaviors. The most important factor in statistically predicting whether or not a teen will engage in a particular deviant behavior is the presence or absence of peers who are also involved in that behavior. This is probably because the other teens are acting
A) in ways that are closely connected to the family.
B) in cooperation with schools and the media.
C) as the most powerful, long-term force in their friends' lives.
D) as agents of socialization.

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The presence of peers who engage in deviant behaviors acts as a form of socialization, influencing teens to adopt similar behaviors. Peers serve as significant agents of socialization, especially during adolescence, shaping attitudes, behaviors, and norms.

Research Has Been Conducted Regarding Why Teens Engage in Smoking