A factor that does NOT increase the likelihood that an adolescent will be negatively influenced by a friend's behaviour 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 years.
D) adolescent's parent being cold and detached.

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Being under the age of 16 does not necessarily decrease or increase the likelihood of negative peer influence. The other three options have been shown to increase the likelihood of negative peer influence in various studies. Therefore, C is the correct answer as it is the only option that does not increase the likelihood.

A Factor That Does NOT Increase the Likelihood That an Adolescent