Teenage smoking attitudes refer to the beliefs, opinions, and perceptions that teenagers hold regarding smoking. It includes their views on the acceptability, desirability, and potential risks or benefits associated with smoking.
Social influence refers to the impact that others have on an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It can include peer pressure, conformity, or obedience to authority.
Experimental Group: In an experiment examining teenage smoking attitudes, the experimental group would consist of participants who are exposed to some form of peer pressure manipulation or intervention related to smoking.
The control group in such an experiment would be composed of participants who do not receive any specific manipulation or intervention regarding peer pressure and teenage smoking attitudes.