Why Is It Difficult to Determine the Exact Nature (And

question 12

Multiple Choice

Why is it difficult to determine the exact nature (and direction of the effect) of family characteristics and adolescent development?

• A) Adolescent behavior may be a stronger determinant of family relationships than parents' behavior.
• B) Parents and adolescents reciprocally influence each other.
• C) How parenting patterns impact adolescent behavior is unknown until adulthood.
• D) Genetic inheritance has a stronger impact on adolescent behavior than parenting practices.

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