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Jose’s parents set clear and strict rules in the home and have high expectations for him to follow these rules. If Jose thinks a rule seems unfair, he also feels that he can discuss it with his parents and, even if they don’t agree to change the rule, they at least listen to his opinions and are sympathetic to his suggestions. Jose’s parents fit best into which of the following parenting styles?

Marcella asks her friend to go with her to a party at her cousin’s house where she doesn’t know a lot of people. This is an example of what type of support?

One negative aspect of working during adolescence is _______________, in which adolescents gain an unrealistic expectation for the amount of spending money they can have on a minimum wage job.

The term “forgotten half” refers to: 

One negative aspect of working during adolescence is _______________, in which adolescents gain an unrealistic expectation for the amount of spending money they can have on a minimum wage job.

Someone in emerging adulthood might be most likely to call _____________ when they need instrumental support (such as, when they get a flat tire and need someone to come pick them up).

The term “forgotten half” refers to: 

Joseph is 16 and has engaged in some law breaking behavior. He has been stealing, vandalizing property, and has even engaged in some assault and violent behaviors. He’s been engaging in these behavior since he was in middle school and has started to act alone, rather than with friends. What kind of delinquent behavior does this best fit?

Sleeping too much is a _____________ symptom of depression

Adolescent girls are more likely to engage in __________ than adolescent boys, in which they reflect inward and think excessively about their problems.