Which Statement About Parent‒child Relationships in Adolescence Is True

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement about parent‒child relationships in adolescence is true?

• A) Research shows that puberty is related to a decrease in intensity of parent‒child conflict.
• B) Psychological distancing is a modern substitute for leaving the family around the time of puberty.
• C) Adolescents' new powers of reasoning contribute to a decline in family tensions.
• D) Parent‒son conflict tends to be more intense than conflict with daughters.

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Definitions:

Personality Development

The ongoing process of developing and shaping one's character, behaviors, and emotions throughout the lifespan.

Parent-Child Relationships

The dynamic and emotional bond between a parent and their child, influencing the child's development and socialization.

Freud's

Pertains to the theories and concepts developed by Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, focusing on the unconscious mind, the interpretation of dreams, and how early childhood experiences affect the adult personality.

Experimental Research

A method of research that tests a hypothesis through a controlled environment where independent variables are manipulated to observe their effect on dependent variables.