Which Adolescent Would Be Expected to Have the Greatest Difficulty

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which adolescent would be expected to have the greatest difficulty establishing a sense of identity?

• A) Michael, who has many alternatives available to him in many different arenas
• B) Teresa, who has a moderate number of alternatives available to her in a few different arenas
• C) Jay, who has few alternatives available to him and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps
• D) Sarah, whose religion insists that women remain at home and raise families

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Definitions:

Conflict

A situation or issue characterized by disagreement, opposition, or clash between two or more parties.

Risk Averse

Characteristic of individuals or entities that prefer to avoid risks and opt for safer options when making decisions.

Loss Averse

A cognitive bias that describes why for individuals the pain of losing is psychologically about twice as powerful as the pleasure of gaining.

Benefits

The positive effects or advantages derived from a particular action, decision, or situation.