Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Evolution of Peer

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following most accurately describes the evolution of peer group structures during adolescence?

• A) Same-sex cliques combine into crowds that evolve into heterosexual cliques and associations of couples.
• B) Reputation-based groups become identity prototypes that will become either cliques or crowds.
• C) Best-friend pairs form heterosexual cliques that evolve into loosely associated crowds.
• D) Crowds dissolve into cliques that reorganize into heterosexual pairs.

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Process Evaluation

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Process Evaluation

Analysis of the components and the implementation of a program, aimed at understanding how it operates and its effectiveness.

Outcome Evaluation

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