Because of the adolescent's development of __________, the balance of power in the relationship between parents and the adolescent becomes more __________ toward the end of adolescence.
A. metacognitive skills; in favor of the adolescent
B. cognitive skills; in favor of the adolescent
C. autonomy; egalitarian
D. prefrontal cortex; in favor of the parents
Answer: C
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