Juan Is 14 Years Old and Gets Nervous When He

question 55

Multiple Choice

Juan is 14 years old and gets nervous when he is around kids his own age. He prefers online communication over face-to-face communication. This supports

• A) increased control over interactions in teen friendships.
• B) the rich-get-richer hypothesis.
• C) reduced emphasis on physical appearance via the use of online communication.
• D) the social-compensation hypothesis.

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Definitions:

Communal Settlements

Living arrangements where individuals share resources and responsibilities, often based on common values or social ideals.

Physiological Needs

Basic physical requirements essential for survival, such as food, water, shelter, and sleep, as identified in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Higher Order Needs

Needs that go beyond the basic physiological requirements to include psychological and self-fulfillment needs, often associated with Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Self-Direction

The ability or process of guiding oneself to accomplish objectives and goals based on personal judgment and motivation.