Ava's sixth grade class has decided to engage in a community service project at her suggestion. Ava takes on the leadership of the project, guiding her class through a brainstorming session and eventually helping them decide to spend a Saturday picking up trash surrounding their school and the adjoining ball fields. What is likely true about Ava?
A. She is encountering a predictable adolescent increase in prosocial behavior.
B. Her parents are authoritarian and strict at home.
C. Her parents volunteer and talk about volunteering and giving.
D. She will benefit from exposure to a heterogeneous group of volunteers.
Answer: C
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