Which Behavior Suggests Appropriate Psychosocial Development in the Adolescent

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which behavior suggests appropriate psychosocial development in the adolescent?

• A) The adolescent seeks validation for socially acceptable behavior from older adults.
• B) The adolescent is self-absorbed and self-centered and has sudden mood swings.
• C) Adolescents move from peers and enjoy spending time with family members.
• D) Conformity with the peer group increases in late adolescence.

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Definitions:

Language-Interdependence

The concept that the development of a second language is influenced by the skills of a first language.

Reinforcement-Behaviorist

In the reinforcement-behaviorist perspective, it is believed that behavior can be shaped by rewarding or punishing outcomes, guiding individuals towards specific behaviors.

Language

A system of communication used by a particular community or country, involving the use of words in a structured and conventional way.

Thought

A mental process involving the manipulation of information to form ideas, make decisions, solve problems, or engage in creative processes.