Which of the Following Is a Reason That Early Adolescents

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason that early adolescents might experience fluctuations in self-esteem?

• A) Their levels of egocentrism are steadily increasing.
• B) They are learning that it is usually possible to tell what people are thinking based on what they say.
• C) The opinions of peers take on increased importance in early adolescence.
• D) Early adolescents spend most of their time engaging in false-self behavior.

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Definitions:

Dwell

To spend a significant amount of time thinking about or discussing a particular subject, often more than is necessary or productive.

Bad News

Information that is unwelcome, disappointing, or distressing to the recipient.

Deemphasize

To reduce the importance, size, or intensity of something.

Grammatically

Pertaining to the rules and principles that govern the structure of sentences in a language.