Suzanne and Greg Are the First Members of Their Class

question 78

Multiple Choice

Suzanne and Greg are the first members of their class to begin the pubertal transition. Based on what you know about early-maturing adolescents, Suzanne and Greg are more likely to:

• A) become involved in illegal activities.
• B) do better in school.
• C) be ostracized by their classmates.
• D) get along with their parents.

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Definitions:

Social Interaction

involves the process by which individuals act and react in relation to others, impacting and shaping their behaviors, roles, and expectations.

Intelligence and Foresight

The capacity to understand complex ideas, to adapt to the environment, learn from experience, engage in various forms of reasoning, and apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment, often involves anticipating outcomes.

Observed Behavior

The actions or responses of an individual that can be seen and measured by others or oneself.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs by observing the consequences (rewards or punishments) of another person’s behavior.