The principle that most people tend to choose friends who are similar to themselves is called __________.

Outside of the majority cultures of the West, __________ is highly valued as an outcome of adolescent development.

Differential gender socialization becomes more pronounced during __________.

In traditional cultures, boys are allowed and even expected to gain some sexual experience before marriage.

Throughout the ages, the period of adolescence has been considered a time of __________.

Each identity status contains a different combination of exploration and __________.

Boys emphasize ___________ in their intimate friendships.

The key areas of identity formation in adolescence are love, work, and ____________.

Based on the biological and cognitive changes of adolescence, parent-adolescent conflict is universal and “natural.”

Adolescents in cross-ethnic friendships demonstrate __________.