The Reckless Risk Taking Found Among Many Adolescents Is Most

question 69

Multiple Choice

The reckless risk taking found among many adolescents is most likely due to the effects of ________.

• A) their sense of autonomy
• B) the personal fable
• C) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents
• D) their developing sense of conscience

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Definitions:

Purposeful Behavior

Actions that are deliberate and directed towards achieving a specific goal or objective.

Longitudinal

A research methodology that involves repeated observations of the same variables (e.g., people) over short or long periods of time to detect changes.

Attrition

The process of reducing something's number, size, or strength gradually, often referring to the loss of participants in research or workforce reduction.

Time-consuming

Describes tasks or activities that require a considerable amount of time to complete.