Compared to Children in the Elementary Grades, Young Adolescents

question 48

Multiple Choice

Compared to children in the elementary grades, young adolescents:

• A) Rarely share their weaknesses and vulnerabilities with close friends
• B) Intentionally seek friends who are very different from themselves
• C) Rely less on their friends for emotional support
• D) Can be fairly possessive about their friends

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Definitions:

Eastern Africa

A region of Africa that includes countries along the eastern coast of the continent, known for its diverse cultures, languages, and ecosystems.

Continental Rifting

The process by which a continent stretches and splits along a rift, often leading to the formation of new ocean basins.

Seafloor Spreading

A geological process in which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and spreads outward, contributing to continental drift.

Mantle Upwelling

The ascent of hotter material from the Earth's mantle to the crust, a process that can lead to volcanic activity and continental rift zones.