Based on Current Research Evidence, Which Statement Best Describes Adult

question 120

Multiple Choice

Based on current research evidence, which statement best describes adult and peer influences on adolescent socialization?

• A)They exert opposing pressures.
• B)There is an additive influence because peers and parents typically advocate the same behaviours.
• C)They are interactive forces working together to contribute to development.
• D)They are equal but unrelated influences.

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Definitions:

Outsiders: Studies

An examination of individuals or groups that are perceived as different from or not integrated into the mainstream of society.

Sociology Of Deviance

The study of behaviors, conditions, and norms viewed as deviant by society’s standards, focusing on its causes, effects, and social responses.

Deviant

Behavior or actions that deviate from the societal norms or expectations, often considered unacceptable or aberrant.

Racial Profiling

The discriminatory practice by law enforcement officials of targeting individuals for suspicion of crime based on the individual's race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin.