Which of the Following Scenarios Would Amy, an Older Adolescent

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios would Amy, an older adolescent, be most likely to accept her parents' rules?

• A) whether it is permissible to cheat on a school test
• B) whether it is permissible to drink and drive
• C) whether she should let her parents know what time she'll be home after going out
• D) all of these situations are scenarios where Amy will feel that her parents' have a legitimate right to make (and enforce) rules.

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