Which of the Following Statements About an Adolescent's Peer Relationships

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about an adolescent's peer relationships is true?

• A) Both young men and women who have a more positive relationship with their mother later have more positive intimate relationships with others.
• B) Military service tends to reduce the ability to form intimate relationships.
• C) Gay young men tend to have more male than female friends.
• D) Girls can effectively use direct aggression to exclude other girls from their social circle.

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Definitions:

Social Reinforcement

The process of encouraging or strengthening a particular behavior through positive feedback or rewards from others.

Sense of Purpose

The feeling of meaning and direction in one's life or activities.

Intrinsic Motivation

Motivation driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, rather than relying on external pressure or reward.

Inherent Motivation

Internal drive to perform actions for their own sake, due to personal satisfaction or interest.