Exam 9: Peer Context

Jack never seems to be able to make friends. Jack would exemplify ______.

What impact does interaction have on homophily among friends?

How are autonomy and intimacy related to adolescent relationships?

Which behavior is an example of dating violence?

What impact does peer rejection have on an adolescent?

Sophia has always gotten good grades in school. She cares about her grades very much. She also likes to follow her own path in the way that she dresses. She does not care about the trends at school or on social media. She prefers to set her own trend. Many of her peers do not understand why she dresses the way that she does. Sophia would probably classify herself as a brain but her peers would most likely classify her as a ______.

Which is an example of an orientation toward romantic relationships for an early adolescent?

What impact does age have on dating relationships in adolescence?

Perspective taking is developed in close, self-disclosing, supportive friendships.

Tim sits at the edge of the cafeteria most days by himself. He is afraid to reach out to anyone to make friends. He feels lonely most days until he can get home and play his video games. No one at school ever tries to talk with him either. They just pass him by as if he isn't even there. He doesn't really understand how to talk to people in person. His behavior at school only serves to separate him more from the other students. Tim is exemplifying ______.

Which concept refers to a peer status that is high in status through manipulation, coercion, and aggression?

Adolescents experience the peak of the pressure to conform at about ______.

Blake is the captain of the academic team. He has a very high status in his school. He is athletic and very well liked. Unfortunately, Blake feels the need to make sure that no one can challenge his authority or leadership. When Lane attempts to correct Blake in practice on a subject, Blake retaliates by excluding him from the elite team. Blake tells everyone that Lane wasn't smart enough to be part of the group. Blake is using ______ to keep his social standing.

What impact do friendships have on intimacy in romantic relationships in adolescence?

Adolescent dating violence is reported at about the same rate as adult domestic violence.

Sadie and Ella have been hanging out a lot lately. They have discovered that they both love to read and highly value academic achievement. They also share a love of animals. So much so that they have decided to start a fundraiser at school for their local animal shelter. This friendship is based on ______.

Which statement is true of pressure to conform for adolescents?

What impact does age hold for adolescents influenced by peer behavior?

For girls, ______ is the measure of a high-quality friendship.

Prosocial behavior is influenced by ______ in adolescence.