According to Research, Who Are 16-Year-Olds Most Likely to Depend

question 78

Multiple Choice

According to research, who are 16-year-olds most likely to depend upon for companionship and intimacy?

• A) Parents
• B) Friends
• C) Siblings
• D) Teachers

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Definitions:

Unrealistic Optimism

The belief that positive outcomes are more likely than negative ones, often underestimating potential risks.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's response to stress, increasing heart rate and blood pressure, among other functions.

External Attributions

The process of attributing the cause of behavior to situational or external factors rather than to internal characteristics.

Self-Blaming Attributions

The tendency to attribute personal failures or negative events to one's own deficiencies or actions.