Which Is Most Likely to Be a Nonnormative Influence on the Development

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which is most likely to be a nonnormative influence on the development of the present generation of U.S. adolescents?

• A)Starting elementary school at about age 6
• B)Severe childhood illness
• C)Learning to drive an automobile during adolescence
• D)Living in a culture concerned about violence

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Definitions:

Mood Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by a significant and persistent disturbance in mood that impacts daily functioning, including Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder.

Gender

A social construct that refers to roles, behaviors, activities, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women.

Eating Disorders

Disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits which negatively affect a person’s health.

Psychiatric Comorbidity

The co-occurrence of two or more psychiatric disorders in the same individual, complicating diagnosis and treatment.