The period of adolescence is not a cultural universal. Why is this period a creation of modern society? What is its function?
What will be an ideal response?
* No single event or ceremony marks the transition from childhood to adulthood in the United States; instead we experience an extended transition period that links adulthood and childhood.
* Because of the affluence of our society, individuals are not required to take on adult responsibilities at a young age.
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Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The degree of exercise participation declines during adolescence, especially among girls. B. In adulthood, participation is lesser among females, those from poorer social positions and those from ethnic minorities. C. The meaning of exercise is linked to the varying social contexts. D. all of these
Communicable diseases often produce the following symptoms:
a. diarrhea and sudden, unanticipated deaths b. vomiting, nausea, and fever c. those that develop slowly over time but often go unnoticed until they result in a sudden, unanticipated death d. the slow, long-term wearing out of bodily organs e. none of these
Vocabulary tests primarily measure ________________ intelligence
A) crystallized B) fluid C) creative D) existential
The earlier young people start to use a drug, the more frequently they are likely to use it and the greater their tendency to abuse it.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)