Adolescent girls who are lonely, depressed, worried, or angry are more likely than boys to express these concerns by ________

a. externalizing their problems and engaging in rule-breaking and risk-taking behaviors.
b. internalizing their feelings and becoming withdrawn.
c. externalizing their problems, becoming aggressive, and acting out sexually.
d. blaming their parents for whatever goes wrong.


Answer: b

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