Adolescents Often Engage in Rule Violations, So It Is Essential

question 53

Multiple Choice

Adolescents often engage in rule violations, so it is essential to distinguish between _________ and _________ antisocial behavior.

• A) externalized; internalized
• B) biologically-based; psychologically-based
• C) adolescent-limited; life-course-persistent
• D) intentional; unintentional

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Definitions:

Sensation-seekers

Individuals who seek out novel, complex, and intense experiences and sensations, often at the risk of their well-being.

Novel Experiences

Novel experiences refer to new or unfamiliar situations that an individual encounters, which can lead to learning and adaptation.

Intense Experiences

Extremely strong or acute moments of emotion, sensation, or activity that can have significant impact on an individual's psychological state.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for performance, and too little or too much arousal can negatively impact performance.