Timothy’s parents have been in severe conflict for the past couple of years. It has gotten so bad that he just goes straight to his room trying to block out the conflict. Most of the time, they have no idea whether he is home or not. Due to this, he has lashed out at the few friends that he had at school. Now, they don’t talk to him either. He has been very depressed and distraught with his situation. He does not feel that there is anyone he can talk to about all these negative emotions that he has. One day while making himself something to eat, he picks up the knife and begins to slice into his finger. He finds that this does not hurt but instead relieves his emotions. Timothy is demonstrating ______.

Eli is constantly interrupting class by blurting out questions and answers. He can usually be found to be talking even when it is not appropriate to do so. He frequently makes careless mistakes and rarely follows through on the instructions he is given. He squirms and fidgets so much in his seat that he gets up and walks around inappropriately. Eli’s teacher believes that he should be evaluated for ______.

Authoritarian parenting style is associated with high academic achievement and emotional regulation in adolescents.

What inference can be made about LGBT youth and suicide?

Jamie and her friends have all decided to get similar haircuts. They were inspired by their favorite band. Katie is not sure that she wants to do this, but Jamie convinces her that it will be fun to all match and attend the band’s concert together with their new looks. This scenario exemplifies ______.

Charlotte and her family are very close. They support one another with whatever they try and do. Her parents both graduated from college and have good jobs. While they are supportive, they also make sure that Charlotte knows the rules and the limits of the household. Her parents also monitor her friends and her whereabouts. Which competency of resilience do these characteristics represent?

Lucas’ family consists of a brother, sister, and two mothers. His grandmother has always worried about the children’s emotional development. Lucas is well-adjusted, empathetic, and shows lower levels of aggression for his age. In fact, because of his parentage, he may score higher on some aspects of ______.

Adolescents experience an increased sensitivity to rewards in the brain during adolescence. Which is experienced as a reward increasing influence?

John does not have any real interest in academics even though he did very well in high school. He is just not sure what he wants to do. He wants to get a job while he figures it out, but most jobs for individuals without a college degree are just like the job he had while in high school. He wants something that provides him more opportunities. He has found a program that will allow him on-the-job training with some classroom instruction. John has most likely found a(n) ______.

Compatibility not only influences friendship formation but also ______.