What Happens During Early Adolescence

question 5

Multiple Choice

What happens during early adolescence?

• A) Dependence on family is reduced, and peer dependence is increased
• B) Dependence on peers is reduced, and family dependence is increased
• C) Dependence on television and other media is increased, and dependence on peers is reduced
• D) Dependence on peers and family is less than in late childhood

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Definitions:

Tau Protein

A protein that stabilizes microtubules in neurons, but can accumulate abnormally and form tangles associated with neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

Beta-Amyloid

A protein fragment that accumulates in the brains of individuals with Alzheimer's disease, forming plaques that are associated with the condition's pathology.

Alzheimer's Disease Victims

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Proliferation of Plaques

The rapid increase or spread of abnormal deposits of beta-amyloid proteins in the brain, associated with diseases like Alzheimer's.