25. A parent is concerned about their 15-year-old’s constant need for peer validation and engagement in risky behaviors to fit in. From a developmental perspective, what is the critical understanding of this behavior?
A.
It is a sign of a pathological personality.
B.
It reflects the normative adolescent drive for identity formation and peer acceptance.
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C.
It indicates a lack of parental discipline.
D.
It is a permanent trait that will persist into adulthood.
📖 Additional Information
It is a sign of a pathological personality.
It reflects the normative adolescent drive for identity formation and peer acceptance.
It indicates a lack of parental discipline.
It is a permanent trait that will persist into adulthood.
