A Developmentalist Presenting a Workshop to Middle School Teachers Would

question 57

Multiple Choice

A developmentalist presenting a workshop to middle school teachers would emphasize that __________________ to help them understand the peer world of teens.

• A) adolescents spend more time in peer groups than children do
• B) adolescents are preoccupied with being accepted by their peer group
• C) it is normal for teens to increase their orientation to the peer world, away from the adult world,
• D) all of the choices

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Definitions:

Authority

The recognized power or right of an individual or institution to make decisions and enforce obedience.

Progressive Tax

A taxation system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount (income or profits) increases, placing a larger financial responsibility on wealthier individuals.

Human-Capital

The skills, knowledge, and experience possessed by an individual or population, viewed in terms of their value or cost to an organization or country.

Social-Capital

The interconnected web of interactions among individuals residing and operating within a specific community, facilitating the smooth functioning of that society.