Which of the Following Functions Do Mixed-Sex Cliques Serve During

question 88

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions do mixed-sex cliques serve during the teenage years?

• A) They provide boys and girls with models for how to interact with the other sex and a chance to do so without having to be intimate.
• B) They offer the security of a permanent identity as teenagers separate from the family and begin to construct a coherent sense of self.
• C) They offer security based on the notion of "safety in numbers," particularly for teenagers in urban locations.
• D) They provide warmth, support, and structure that many teenagers lack in their home environment.

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Definitions:

Fewer Misunderstandings

A reduction in the number of incorrect interpretations or confusions between communicating parties.

Establish Relationships

The process of creating connections or bonds with others, which can be based on emotions, professional ties, or mutual interests.

Men

Refers to adult human males.

Repetition

The action of repeating something that has already been said or written, often used as a method of learning or reinforcing knowledge.