Which of the Following Statements Correctly Summarizes the Psychological Research

question 62

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly summarizes the psychological research on peer relationships during adolescence?

• A) Peer relationships are typically short lived and have little or no impact on the adolescent's goals, values, or traits.
• B) Because adolescents are so rebellious, they are naturally drawn to peers who are opposed to their parents' values in every way.
• C) Adolescent peer relationships tend to reinforce the traits and goals that parents fostered during childhood.
• D) An adolescent's peers typically undermine the values and goals that the parents have tried to foster in the adolescent.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A pairing process in learning that involves two stimuli; initially, the response is provoked by the second stimulus but over time, the first stimulus provokes the response on its own.

CS-US Associations

The learned associations between a conditioned stimulus (CS) and an unconditioned stimulus (US) in classical conditioning.

Biological Constraints

Biological constraints refer to the idea that genetic and anatomical structures limit the range of behaviors that organisms can physically perform.

Preparedness

The state of being ready and well-prepared for a particular situation or event.