Which Adolescent Is Likely to Reason More Poorly Than an Adult

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which adolescent is likely to reason more poorly than an adult?

• A) Jackson, who is researching various colleges he is considering attending
• B) Zanaida, who is planning how to earn enough money to buy a bicycle she wants
• C) Raul, who is debating whether he wants to join the military or not
• D) Gina, who is thinking of shoplifting headphones to fit in with her friends

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Definitions:

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals are likely to have difficulty trusting others, fear abandonment, and struggle with intimacy in relationships.

Egocentrism

A cognitive trait where an individual is unable to distinguish between their own perspective and that of others, often seen in early childhood and adolescence.

Conservation

The understanding in child development that quantity does not change despite changes in form or appearance, also applies to environmental preservation efforts.

Assimilation

Assimilation refers to the cognitive process of integrating new information into existing frameworks or schemas.