Which of the Following Is One Theory as to Why

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one theory as to why individuals develop autonomy during adolescence?

• A) The physical changes of puberty trigger changes in the adolescent's emotional relationships at home.
• B) Puberty drives the adolescent toward increasing emotional dependence on the family.
• C) Individuals develop a system of values based on rules and authority during adolescence.
• D) Adolescents are capable of less abstract thinking and unable to weigh different perspectives.

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Definitions:

Emotional Expression

Emotional Expression involves conveying one's emotional state through verbal and non-verbal behaviors.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Syndrome characterized by rapidly shifting and unstable mood, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships, as well as impulsive behavior and transient dissociative states.

Interpersonal Relationships

Emotional, social connections or bonds between people that may vary in intensity and intimacy.

Mental Disorder

A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning.