In the study of three ethnic groups, what happened to relations with parents as peer relations increased in importance during early adolescence?
a. Family members continued to be the most central source of love and emotional support.
b. Parents decreased in importance as peer relations provided more closeness.
c. Adolescents spent more time at home in interaction with their parents after school and on weekends.
d. Family members were only important for those adolescents who did not have close friends.
a
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