Research on the Interaction of the Influence of Parents and Peers

question 26

Multiple Choice

Research on the interaction of the influence of parents and peers suggests all of the following, except:

• A) family environment affects adolescents' choice of friends.
• B) friends who value school can positively affect adolescents' school achievement even if the adolescent does not come from an authoritative home.
• C) peers and parents have a stronger influence on adolescents' school achievement in countries in which schools serve heterogeneous groups of students.
• D) peers have a significantly stronger influence on adolescents than families in countries where students are placed in different schools depending on their long-term educational aspirations and occupational plans.

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