According to the Textbook, How Is Puberty Connected to Achievement

question 102

Multiple Choice

According to the textbook, how is puberty connected to achievement?

• A) To the extent that puberty changes what's important for maintaining status in the peer group, it may lead adolescents to worry about whether trying too hard to do well will make them less attractive to their classmates.
• B) Puberty intensifies differences between males and females, and one impact of this is to make individuals think about what is "appropriate" achievement-related behavior for each of the sexes.
• C) Biological (hormonal) changes of puberty are directly related to achievement and motivation in high school.
• D) Both A and B are correct.

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Definitions:

Ancestors

Biological or cultural forebears of individuals or groups, often referenced in the context of genetics, evolution, or heritage.

Self-determination

The process by which a person controls their own life.

Competence

Competence is the ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often reflecting a person's skill, knowledge, and experience in a particular area.

Autonomy

The right or condition of self-government, or in a broader sense, the capacity of an individual to make an informed, uncoerced decision.