Perhaps the Most Notable Change in Family Relationships That Occurs

question 148

Multiple Choice

Perhaps the most notable change in family relationships that occurs from middle childhood to adolescence in American society is __________.

• A)the decline in the amount of time spent with family members
• B)the increase in the amount of homework that adolescents are assigned in school
• C)the increase in the number of friends teenagers add to their social network
• D)the decline in purchasing power of adolescents, as a whole

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Definitions:

Maslow's Hierarchy

A psychological theory proposing a five-tier model of human needs, from physiological needs to self-actualization.

Approach And Avoidance

A psychological conflict that arises when a goal or event has both attractive and unattractive aspects leading to a dilemma about approaching or avoiding it.

Fight Or Flight

A physiological reaction to perceived danger, preparing an individual either to confront the threat or escape from it.

Self-determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of three basic psychological needs - competence, autonomy, and relatedness - in fostering well-being and growth.