The school nurse knows that dating is a milestone for adolescents. Which of the following statements accurately describes a trend in teen dating?
A) Most late adolescents spend more time in activities with mixed-sex groups, such as dances and parties, than they do dating as a couple.
B) Most teens have been involved in at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence.
C) Teens that date frequently report slightly lower levels of self-esteem and decreased autonomy.
D) Homosexual behavior as a teen usually indicates that the adolescent will maintain a homosexual orientation.
B
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Most teens have been involved in at least one romantic relationship by middle adolescence. Most early adolescents spend more time in activities with mixed-sex groups, such as dances and parties, than they do dating as a couple. Teens who date frequently report slightly higher levels of self-esteem and increased autonomy. Homosexual behavior as a teen does not necessarily indicate that the adolescent will maintain a homosexual orientation.
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