Often, the Period of Adolescence Is Described as a Time

question 30

Multiple Choice

Often, the period of adolescence is described as a time of "storm and stress." Research suggests that this view is:

• A) not accurate, because most adolescents do not experience adolescence as a stressful time of life
• B) a mostly accurate view of the period of adolescence
• C) not accurate, because adolescence is stormy but usually not stressful
• D) not accurate, because adolescent is stressful, but usually not stormy

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Definitions:

Mental Illness

A condition that affects a person's thinking, feeling, behavior, or mood, and may significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life.

Chemical Imbalances

A theory suggesting that mental health disorders are associated with changes in the biochemical balance in the brain.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that lists different categories of mental disorders and the criteria for diagnosing them.

Axis V

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