According to the Textbook, Many Writers Have Suggested That an Adolescent's

question 32

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, many writers have suggested that an adolescent's desire for autonomy may actually have an evolutionary basis, which reflects:

• A) adolescents' competiveness with their same-sex parent.
• B) an individual's desire to live in an environment with the least amount of competition for key resources.
• C) an individual's desire to increase his or her opportunity to find a non-familial mate to reproduce with.
• D) a genetically based desire to distance oneself from close relatives.

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Definitions:

Culture War

Deep divides within a society based on values, beliefs, and identities, often manifesting in political, social, and moral conflicts.

Multiculturalism

The presence and acceptance of diverse cultural backgrounds and traditions within a society.

Ethnocentrism

The belief in the inherent superiority of one's own ethnic group or culture, often accompanied by a generalized prejudice towards people from other groups.

Culture Wars

Conflicts between cultural groups or ideologies, often regarding values, beliefs, and societal norms.