In Sullivan's view, the shift in the "targets" of intimacy during early adolescence from same-sex to other-sex relationships is primarily motivated by
A. the need to appear popular by surrounding one's self with as many peers as possible.
B. the onset of puberty and the emergence of sexuality and a biologically based sex drive.
C. the need to transition from nonromantic to romantic relationships.
D. resolving the homophobic conflict of childhood.
Answer: B
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