According to the Research, Conformity to Peer Pressure

question 69

Multiple Choice

According to the research, conformity to peer pressure:

• A) peaks in adolescence and remains high into adulthood.
• B) peaks in adolescence relative to childhood and adulthood.
• C) shows a linear increase from childhood into adulthood.
• D) shows a linear decrease from childhood into adulthood.

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Definitions:

Negative Message

Communication that conveys unpleasant, disappointing, or adverse information to the recipient.

Positive Statement

A factual assertion that can be tested or verified, often contrasted with normative (opinion-based) statements.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy where the main points are not stated directly at the beginning but are introduced gradually.

Bad News

Information that is unwelcome, distressing, or disappointing to the recipient, similar to negative messages but often more personal or impactful.