A Parent Reports That an Adolescent Child Does Well in School

question 2

Multiple Choice

A parent reports that an adolescent child does well in school but seems to consistently make poor decisions about activities with friends. What will the practitioner recommend as an approach to help the adolescent make better decisions?

• A) Correcting the adolescent's decisions and judgments
• B) Listening without making suggestions about choices
• C) Making decisions for the adolescent to provide guidance
• D) Providing information about appropriate behavior

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