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Adolescents want explanations for the household rules from their parents due to their cognitive maturation.

Authoritative parents encourage characteristics that foster a mastery orientation.

What impact does extreme indifferent parenting have on an adolescent?

A reason that LGBT youth may not take their relationship public would be ______.

The actual or threatened physical or sexual harm or psychological abuse toward a former or current partner is known as ______.

Ashley’s home life is pleasant and comfortable. There haven’t been any disruptions in school or work to set the family off course. As Ashley begins puberty, this change in her physical, emotional, and cognitive development could cause disequilibrium in the entire family. This illustrates ______.

Lisa is not sure of her sexual orientation. She is pretty sure that she is attracted to the same sex but she is also starting to date a boy from her history class. She really does not want to talk to her parents about this as she is afraid that they won’t accept her if she “comes out” to them. She also knows that if she dates this boy, she will keep her social standing within her high school as well. Lisa is mostly likely fearful of being ______.

Sophia has a younger sister, Amanda. They were very close when they were younger but when Sophia hit puberty, she distanced herself to act older. In fact, Sophia became involved with an older crowd and began drinking and using drugs. As Amanda watched how her sister behaved, she has a ______ of engaging in the same behaviors.

Other-sex friendships do not occur until adolescents begin dating one another.

Sadie and Ella have been hanging out a lot lately. They have discovered that they both love to read and highly value academic achievement. They also share a love of animals. So much so that they have decided to start a fundraiser at school for their local animal shelter. This friendship is based on ______.