Which of the following statements about adolescent autonomy is TRUE?

A) Emotional autonomy increases rapidly during adolescence.
B) Behavioral autonomy doesn't occur as quickly as emotional autonomy.
C) Healthy families encourage a good balance of connectedness and autonomy in their adoelscents.
D) all of the above


Answer: C

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a. true b. false

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