George Was Not Very Motivated Through His Adolescent Years

question 31

Multiple Choice

George was not very motivated through his adolescent years.Now that he is 23 years old and eagerly awaiting the birth of his first child; however,he seems to have made a commitment to a more positive future.According to Masten and her colleagues

• A)George will probably revert to his old ways once the baby is no longer a novelty.
• B)the coming baby changed George's motivation as he moves into emerging adulthood.
• C)George is atypical of most emerging adults who were unmotivated as adolescents.
• D)None of these choices are correct.

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