Which Statement Describes the Influence of Peers

question 100

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the influence of peers?

• A) Peer behavior has little effect on adolescent behavior.
• B) Adolescents are less vulnerable to peer pressure during transitions.
• C) Parents tend to view peer pressure as positive.
• D) Satisfying and quality friendships lead to peer conformity.

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions, knowledge—to oneself and others, and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions different from one's own.

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that differ from one’s own.

False-Belief Tasks

Psychological tests used to assess a child’s understanding that other people can have beliefs about the world that are different from their own, a crucial aspect of theory of mind.

Mental Modules

are hypothesized innate structures in the brain that allow individuals to perform complex cognitive tasks and process specific types of information.