Briefly describe the research on why adolescents sometimes voluntarily join violent conflicts and wars

Please provide the best answer for the best statement.


1. Even though adolescents know that the risks include both physical and psychological endangerment, their voluntary participation is especially high in areas with lengthy histories of political conflict, such as in the Middle East and Northern Ireland.
2. For many adolescents, joining the conflict provides them with a sense of identity and agency through engagement. Many come to believe their involvement is service to a larger purpose.

Psychology

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a. it strengthened previous civil rights cases. b. it overturned the Larry P. case. c. it overturned the Crawford case. d. it shifted the burden of proof from employer to employee.

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Cognitive theorists note that:

A) people represent their worlds mentally. B) people's behavior is mechanical and primarily aimed toward survival. C) people are motivated to reduce tension. D) motivation is independent of environmental factors.

Psychology

During a cesarean birth, the infant is

a. born feet first through the birth canal. c. removed vaginally with forceps. b. surgically removed from the mother. d. born head first through the birth canal.

Psychology

Which part of a neuron is attached to the soma and carries messages out to other cells?

a) soma b) axon c) dendrite d) cell membrane

Psychology