A counselor is working with an adolescent who states that, “My parents think school is dumb. I’m going to quit school and get a job so I can start helping with bills.” In the long term, this child’s choice may lead to:

a. Increased self-esteem stemming from work experience
b. Clear identity stemming from work experience
c. Decreased career opportunities later in life
d. Increased educational attainment later in life


Answer: C

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