Ricky is 16 years old, yet he is just a freshman in high school because he was held back a grade in elementary school. Recently, Ricky has decided to drop out of school. Based on what you learned in this course, discuss some potential factors that are linked to adolescents like Ricky choosing to drop out of school.

Think about Baumrind’s parenting styles and write a brief paragraph to address the following: Describe authoritative parenting and state 2 adolescent outcomes typically associated with this parenting style.  Then, briefly explain what might make authoritative parenting a particularly effective parenting style (i.e. why/how does it work?)

With regard to the development of intimacy in adolescence, which of the following statements is true?

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Close to ________ of children in the United States grow up either in abject poverty or in low-income families.

First, describe the concept of intimacy – what characterizes intimate relationships? Then, briefly summarize how intimacy changes with parents and with peers during adolescence. 

Maria describes herself as an only child, as a person who likes art and music, who is shy, and who likes to read. Maria’s description fits best with the idea of

According to many well-designed studies that have looked at the psychological consequences of growing up with lesbian or gay parents

Dewayne’s parents are worried that as he enters adolescence, his self-esteem will greatly decrease. During what time should Dewayne’s parents expect the most fluctuations in his self-image?

In early adolescence, ________ friendships are common, but in late adolescence, ________ friendships begin to occur more.