Which of the following describes a major influence that causes teens to try tobacco? (1 point)
O advertisements describing the dangers of tobacco
O peers using peer pressure to try smoking
O family members smelling of smoke and becoming sick
O friends discussing the addictive quality of tobacco
Peers using peer pressure to try smoking.
Which type of friend would most likely be the worst to hang around if you are trying to stay
smoke-free?
(1 point)
Amy smokes while walking with you. She never blows smoke your way, but she offers you a cigarette
every day.
O Lisa has never tried a cigarette before, but her brother smokes a pack a day. He has never offered you a
cigarette.
Karla asked you to smoke once and you declined. She promised to never ask again or smoke around
you.
O Rhonda only smokes when she is by herself. She is trying to quit and is concerned about secondhand
smoke
Amy smokes while walking with you. She never blows smoke your way, but she offers you a cigarette every day.
Which type of media advertisement would most influence teens to try their first cigarette? (1 point)
O an Internet advertisement of a doctor explaining the risks of smoking
O an Internet advertisement of a teen sitting alone smoking and looking sad
O a television commercial of a 70-year-old talking about how sick he is after decades of smoking cigars
O a television advertisement of twin sisters laughing and smoking while sitting on a bench
A television advertisement of twin sisters laughing and smoking while sitting on a bench.
A side effect of chewing tobacco includes which of the following?
O carbon monoxide poisoning
O impaired lung functions receding gums and tooth decay
O smelly hair and clothes
Receding gums and tooth decay.
Which is a true statement about tobacco products? (1 point)
• Smokeless tobacco is safer than smoking tobacco because you do not have a risk of cancer.
O Smokeless and smoked tobacco produce tar and carbon monoxide.
O Smokeless and smoked tobacco require you to eat the tobacco to release the nicotine.
O Smokeless tobacco can be chewed, absorbed, or sniffed to ingest the nicotine.
Smokeless and smoked tobacco produce tar and carbon monoxide.
To determine which of the following options describes a major influence that causes teens to try tobacco, we need to analyze each option.
Option A: Advertisements describing the dangers of tobacco
This option is unlikely to be a major influence that causes teens to try tobacco. Advertisements typically focus on discouraging tobacco use by highlighting the dangers and health risks associated with tobacco.
Option B: Peers using peer pressure to try smoking
This option is a major influence that causes teens to try tobacco. Peer pressure can be a significant factor influencing teenagers' decisions to experiment with smoking.
Option C: Family members smelling of smoke and becoming sick
This option is also unlikely to be a major influence that causes teens to try tobacco. Family members who demonstrate the negative effects of smoking, such as the smell of smoke and sickness, are more likely to discourage teenagers from trying tobacco.
Option D: Friends discussing the addictive quality of tobacco
This option is a major influence that causes teens to try tobacco. Teenagers may be tempted to experiment with tobacco if their friends discuss the addictive nature of it, unaware of the long-term consequences.
Therefore, the correct answer is: O peers using peer pressure to try smoking.