You Are Talking to the Parents of a 12-Year-Old

question 49

Multiple Choice

You are talking to the parents of a 12-year-old. Based on research cited in your textbook, which of the following is the most accurate statement you can make to them?

• A) Adolescence tends to be marked by change and upheaval.
• B) Adolescence is the single most turbulent period in the life span.
• C) The number of adolescents with serious problems is fairly large.
• D) The majority of adolescents have difficulty coping with the transition to adulthood.

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