Why Do Peer Relationships Become More Important During Adolescence

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why do peer relationships become more important during adolescence?

• A)Adolescents dislike their parents.
• B)Adolescents no longer need parental control.
• C)They provide adolescents with a feeling of belonging.
• D)They promote a sense of individuality in adolescents.

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