It May Be That the Fundamental Task of Adolescence Is

question 106

Multiple Choice

It may be that the fundamental task of adolescence is to ______.

• A) move from secondary to tertiary education
• B) avoid risky behaviors
• C) achieve adult levels of social competence
• D) graduate school and find a life partner

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Definitions:

Last Dream Period

Often refers to the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) phase of sleep where vivid dreams are most likely to occur.

Dream Period

Also known as REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, a stage of sleep characterized by vivid dreams and physiological changes.

REM Sleep

A stage of sleep characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.

Young Adults

Individuals in their late teens to early thirties, a stage characterized by transition from adolescence to full-fledged adulthood.