Jules Spent His Adolescence Just Trying to Avoid the Abuse

question 46

Multiple Choice

Jules spent his adolescence just trying to avoid the abuse at home. As a result, he never had the inclination to identify his basic beliefs. He finds himself adrift in the adult world, still engaging in delinquent behavior and making only superficial contact with others. It appears that the outcome of Jules' adolescent crisis was _____.

• A) role confusion
• B) despair
• C) stagnation
• D) mistrust

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