Does the Crowd in Which an Adolescent Is Considered to Be

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Essay

Does the crowd in which an adolescent is considered to be a member have an impact on the development of his or her identity, or does an adolescent's identity cause him or her to be considered a member of a particular crowd? Be specific and provide supportive examples.

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Definitions:

Rival In Consumption

A characteristic of a good whereby one person's consumption reduces its availability for another person.

Externality

An externality is a consequence of an economic activity experienced by unrelated third parties; it can be either positive (beneficial) or negative (harmful).

Exotic Fish

Fish species that are not native to a specific location, often kept in aquariums or introduced to new environments where they can sometimes become invasive.

Common Resources

Natural or man-made resources that are not excludable but are rival in consumption, such as fish in the sea or public parks.