Steve Is Asked by His Best Friend to Beat Up

question 59

Multiple Choice

Steve is asked by his best friend to beat up a boy at their school whom Steve actually likes. According to the textbook, why would Steve do what his best friend asks?

• A) because Steve is a rebel and thinks that beating people up for fun is "cool"
• B) because Steve looks for any chance he can get to demonstrate his masculinity
• C) because Steve's best friend has authority over him so he will conform
• D) because Steve's loyalty to his best friend outweighs any reservations against an immoral act

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Definitions:

Sexual Impulses

Natural, instinctual urges related to sexual desire and activities.

Same-Sex Friends

Individuals who form friendships with others of the same gender, which is common during childhood and can influence social and emotional development.

Latency

A period in psychoanalytic theory occurring roughly between the ages of 6 and puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual interests and conflicts while growth in other areas.

Strong Attachment

Strong attachment describes the deep emotional bond that develops between children and their caregivers, foundational in the child's emotional and social development.