Thomas is an adolescent who often seeks out potentially harmful situations without thinking about the consequences. which of the following factors is most likely influencing his decision to drink alcohol? a. hereditary b. environmental c. expectations d. risk-taking

The answer to this item is letter D. risk-taking. It is mentioned here that Thomas is already on his legal age, an adolescent who often seeks out potentially harmful situations without thinking about the results, and drinking alcohol is his way to vent-out, he is a risk-taker then since he is old enough to think about on the consequences of his action.