A factor that does NOT increase the likelihood that an adolescent will be negatively influenced by a friend's behavior is the
A) friend having high status in the peer group.
B) adolescent having a high general susceptibility to peer influence.
C) adolescent being under the age of 16.
D) adolescent's parent being cold and detached.

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Being under the age of 16 does not necessarily increase the likelihood of negative peer influence. Peer influence can occur at any age, and factors such as the friend's status and the adolescent's susceptibility to peer influence may be more significant predictors. The quality of the parent-child relationship also plays a role, with warmth and parental involvement being protective factors.

A Factor That Does NOT Increase the Likelihood That an Adolescent