5. a) Distinguish who, in the teenage group, were
   behaviour the most.
   b) What risk did they pose?
6. In a paragraph, summarise the influence that peers have with regard to unhealthy sexual
   behaviour.

5. a)
In studies of adolescent conduct, it is generally found that teenagers who exhibit the most extreme or risky behavior tend to be those who are highly susceptible to peer influence, are eager to assert their independence, and often seek to gain approval from their social group. In many cases, these are individuals who are already experiencing conflicts with family or authority figures, and who may have a predisposition toward risk‐taking. For example, teenagers who are members of social groups that glorify early sexual experience or rebellious behavior, and those who show lower levels of parental supervision, are more likely to engage in risky behaviors.

5. b)
The risk posed by these teenagers is multifaceted. Their actions can lead to a higher incidence of negative outcomes such as exposure to sexually transmitted infections (STIs), unintended pregnancies, and emotional or psychological distress. In addition, their behavior can contribute to a normalization of risky practices among their peers, thereby amplifying the public health implications. In mathematical terms, if we denote the probability of engaging in risky behavior as and the influence of peer pressure as , then the overall risk can be conceptualized as increasing with higher , such that

highlighting that as peer influence increases, so does the aggregate level of risk among teenagers.

6.
Peers play a significant role in shaping adolescent behaviors, particularly in the realm of sexual practices. The desire to fit in and be accepted can lead teenagers to mimic the actions of their friends, even when those actions involve unhealthy or risky sexual behavior. This phenomenon is often driven by social learning, where behaviors are adopted through observation and interaction. When adolescents see their peers engaging in unprotected sex or casual encounters, it may normalize those behaviors and diminish the perceived risks involved. Consequently, the pressure to conform can override personal judgment or parental guidance, leading to a cycle of risky choices that have both immediate and long-term health implications.