Nevaeh and Abigail are eleventh graders. Both belong to several of the same academic clubs and study groups. Most of the members of these groups concentrate on their studies and are known for making good grades in their classes. Nevaeh and Abigail, along with others in these groups, could be regarded collectively as a

Compared to 100 years ago, the adolescent period has been ______ and the transition into adulthood ______.

Greg is the star quarterback of the football team and hangs out with Larry, who is the star pitcher of the baseball team. Ben also hangs out with Larry and Greg. When classmates refer to Ben, they call him a member of the “jocks.” The crowd with which Ben associates serves as

In Western societies, adolescence has been redefined as a time of ______ rather than ______.

A perspective on family functioning that emphasizes interconnections among different family relationships is called

Aliyah knows that kids who drink and drive sometimes get killed, but she believes that she is somehow immune to having such a terrible thing happen to her. Aliyah’s belief is an example of

Physically, puberty involves a rapid increase in growth, development of primary sex characteristics, changes in the brain’s anatomy, and

According to Baumrind, children of indulgent parents tend to be

Settings for intimate interactions and friendships are called ______, whereas ______ are based on reputation rather than on actual social interaction.

Do you have internet service in your home via phone, cable, or satellite service (do not include cell phone data plan)?