When Compared with Teens in Married, Two-Biological-Parent Homes, Those in Single-Parent

question 24

Multiple Choice

When compared with teens in married, two-biological-parent homes, those in single-parent and cohabiting families are more likely to experience all EXCEPT which of the following?

• A) higher teen pregnancy rates
• B) earlier premarital intercourse
• C) lower academic achievement
• D) higher rates of school suspension and delinquency

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Definitions:

Behavioral View

focuses on observable behaviors and the ways in which they're learned through interactions with the environment.

Identity Development

The process by which individuals explore and commit to various aspects of their identity, including but not limited to, personal values, career roles, and cultural identities.

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his theory categorizing identity development into four statuses.

Foreclosure

In identity development, the premature commitment to an identity without adequate exploration of other options.