Which describe the feelings and behaviors of adolescents related to divorce? (Select all that apply.)

a. Disturbed concept of sexuality
b. May withdraw from family and friends
c. Worry about themselves, parents, or siblings
d. Expression of anger, sadness, shame, or embarrassment
e. Engage in fantasy to seek understanding of the divorce


ANS: A, B, C, D
Feelings and behaviors of adolescents related to divorce include a disturbed concept of sexuality; withdrawing from family and friends; worrying about themselves, parents, and siblings; and expressions of anger, sadness, shame, and embarrassment. Engaging in fantasy to seek understanding of the divorce is a reaction by a child who has preconceptual cognitive processes, not the formal thinking processes adolescents have.

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