Based on Developmental Research, Which Adolescent Is Most Likely to Experience

question 49

Multiple Choice

Based on developmental research, which adolescent is most likely to experience healthy development?

• A) Kenji, whose parents encourage freedom and spontaneity
• B) Alonso, whose parents engage with him in verbal give-and-take
• C) Sanjay, whose parents encourage dependence and obedience
• D) Bernie, whose parents encourage autonomy and personal distance

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Definitions:

Markers

Indicators or signals that can denote specific conditions, boundaries, or stages in various contexts.

Boundaries

Limits that people set to protect their physical, emotional, and mental well-being by clearly defining what is acceptable behavior from others.

Trust Vs. Mistrust

Erikson's first stage of psychological development where infants learn to trust or mistrust their caregivers and the world based on the care they receive.

Autonomy Vs. Shame/Doubt

A stage of Erik Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development in which toddlers develop a sense of personal control and independence, or feel inadequate and dependent on others.