Which of the Following Statements Regarding Conflicts Between Teenagers and Their

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding conflicts between teenagers and their parents is true?

• A)For both sexes, the majority of teens do not like to spend time with their parents due to the high levels of conflict.
• B)For both sexes, the majority of teens have relatively low levels of conflicts with their parents.
• C)Male teens experience higher levels of conflict with their parents compared to female teens.
• D)Female teens experience higher levels of conflict with their parents compared to male teens.

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Definitions:

Equity Theory

An assumption that how much people are willing to contribute to an organization depends on their assessment of the fairness, or equity, of the rewards they will receive in exchange.

Expectancy Theory

The assumption that motivation depends not only on how much a person wants something but also on how likely he or she is to get it.