John does not have any real interest in academics even thoug…

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) ______.

Jaxon’s parents make sure to have a say in everything that h…

Jaxon’s parents make sure to have a say in everything that he does. They have gone so far as to pick out his after school activities and only allowed friendships with certain people. Sometimes, Jaxon’s father resorts to intimidation and uses “Because I said so” as his reasoning for why Jaxon should or should not do something. Jaxon most likely has ______.

Ethan has self-control issues. He usually just follows along…

Ethan has self-control issues. He usually just follows along with his friends, even when they get into trouble. Often, Ethan does things without thinking about them. On a whim, he will shoplift a candy bar or sleep instead of taking his test in school. His parents are always there for him, but they do not enforce any of the rules that they set in the household. Ethan’s parents are most likely ______.

Lauren has been victimized and bullied at school this year….

Lauren has been victimized and bullied at school this year. There have been rumors spread about her in person and on social media. It has become so intense that many students yell names at her in the halls and push her into the lockers. Her family has not been much help as she and her parents do not really talk much. They seem to be too busy yelling at each other to even know that she is there. Lauren has been feeling a lot of anxiety due to all of this. One day, she pinches herself hard enough to leave a bruise and finds that it relieves some of the anxiety. Lauren is illustrating ______.

Kumar is having a hard time in school lately and failed anot…

Kumar is having a hard time in school lately and failed another Algebra exam. When he gets home from school, instead of talking to his mother, he storms upstairs and slams his door. As the day goes on, Kumar makes no effort to talk to his mother. Even when she knocks on his door, he refuses to answer so she just walks away. This illustrates ______.