The idea in Western cultures that a certain amount of adolescent rebellion is considered normal and perhaps even healthy possibly reflects a

cultural mandate.
social construction.
culturally dependent contrivance.
social fallacy.


social construction.

Psychology

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Sally's mother is afraid of elevators. Although Sally has never actually been on an elevator herself, she shows the same fear. In this case, the fear that Sally shows most likely:

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Psychology

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Psychology