According to Harry Stack Sullivan, If Adolescents Fail to Develop

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to Harry Stack Sullivan, if adolescents fail to develop close friendships, they

• A) experience loneliness and a reduced sense of self-worth.
• B) develop healthier self-esteem as adults than their peers.
• C) engage in less delinquent behavior.
• D) become more social as they grow older.

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Definitions:

Prader-Willi Syndrome

A genetic disorder resulting in obesity, intellectual disability, and short stature due to an insatiable appetite.

Metabolic Disorder

A genetic or acquired disorder that affects the body's ability to convert food into energy, often leading to an excessive buildup of toxic substances.

Intellectual Disability

An affliction signified by severe limitations in cognitive functioning and in adaptive behavior, affecting numerous fundamental social and practical life skills.

Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A genetic disorder resulting from an inability to metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to harmful levels in the body if untreated.