What is true concerning the development of autonomy during adolescence?
a. Development of autonomy typically involves rebellion.
b. Development of autonomy typically involves parent–child conflicts.
c. Parent and peer influences are opposing forces in the development of autonomy.
d. Conformity to both parents and peers gradually declines toward the end of adolescence.
ANS: D
During middle and late adolescence, the conformity to parents and peers declines. Subjective feelings of self-reliance increase steadily over the adolescent years. Adolescents have genuine behavioral autonomy. Rebellion is not typically part of adolescence. It can occur in response to excessively controlling circumstances or to growing up in the absence of clear standards. Parent and peer relationships can play complementary roles in the development of a healthy degree of individual independence.
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