Increased Dependency on Peers (As Opposed to Parents) Early in Adolescence

question 88

Multiple Choice

Increased dependency on peers (as opposed to parents) early in adolescence is likely to

• A) be unhealthy, as it will interfere with forging an identity
• B) be helpful in preparing the adolescent to be fully autonomous later on
• C) result in rejections of parents' values
• D) lead to serious delinquent and antisocial behavior

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