Which of the Following Statements Is True of Parental and Peer

question 71

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of parental and peer influence during adolescence?

• A) Parents and peers seem to exert influence on different domains.
• B) Parental influence is lesser on girls than on boys.
• C) Peer influence decreases drastically, whereas parent influence increases during adolescence.
• D) Parents and peers are usually competing influences.

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Definitions:

Primary Sector

Jobs dedicated to exploiting raw materials (e.g., logging, mining).

Alienated

The feeling of being isolated or estranged from a group or society to which one should belong or in which one should be involved.

Anomie

A state or condition of societal normlessness, where lack of clear standards and values in society leads to personal disconnection and social instability.

Participatory Democracy

A system that requires citizens to be involved personally in decision-making through open and engaged debate and discussion.