Psychologists and psychiatrists have often viewed adolescence as a time when the healthy trajectory of development involves detachment from the parents. Today, however, there is more awareness that:

it can be healthy for interdependence to continue
detachment typically occurs earlier, in middle childhood
the peer group is more important than parents
all parents have the same goal for their adolescent child


it can be healthy for interdependence to continue

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to a report by the National Research Council (2001) "adaptive reasoning" is a part of mathematical proficiency that refers to:

A) The understanding of mathematic concepts and operations. B) The ability to accurately and efficiently conduct operations and mathematical practices. C) The ability to formulate and conduct mathematical problems. D) Thinking about, explaining and justifying mathematical work.

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High school females tend to:

a) estimate their skills as being the same as males. b) overestimate their skills in social studies and English. c) overestimate their skills in language and math. d) underestimate their skills in language and math.

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Sender credibility depends on all of the factors listed below EXCEPT one. Which one?

a. Friendliness and warmth b. Dynamism c. Expertise d. Self-confidence

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