Adolescent Relationships Are Characterized by Which of the Following

question 64

Multiple Choice

Adolescent relationships are characterized by which of the following?

• A) Relationships with parents become more important, while relationships with peers become less important.
• B) Relationships with peers become all important, while relationships with parents are not important at all.
• C) Relationships with peers increase in importance, but relationships with parents remain important.
• D) Relationships with other people become less important, as the adolescent tends to focus on developing his or her own identity.

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