As the Child Enters Adolescence, Peer Groups Begin to

question 141

Multiple Choice

As the child enters adolescence, peer groups begin to

• A) break down and stop offering friendship to their members.
• B) provide a vital source of emotional support and approval.
• C) become less important to their development of an identity.
• D) have some form of influence on us.

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Definitions:

Physiological Reaction

Responses within the body to external stimuli, including changes in heart rate, hormone levels, or respiration.

Fear

A primal emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger, often causing behavioral changes such as fleeing or hiding.

Epinephrine

A hormone and neurotransmitter also known as adrenaline, involved in regulating visceral functions (e.g., heart rate) and part of the body's fight-or-flight response.

Body Language

Nonverbal communication through body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements to convey messages or emotions.