A method of reducing risky behavior that uses emerging adults' desire to follow social norms by making them aware, through the use of surveys, of the prevalence of various behaviors within their peer group is referred to as the "_____."
A) diathesis-stress model
B) social norms approach
C) truth model
D) overestimation-underestimation approach

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The method described is known as the social norms approach, which uses the prevalence of certain behaviors within a peer group to encourage individuals to follow social norms and reduce risky behaviors. The other options (diathesis-stress model, truth model, overestimation-underestimation approach) do not accurately describe this method.

A Method of Reducing Risky Behavior That Uses Emerging Adults