You Are Talking to the Parents of a 12-Year-Old

Multiple Choice

You are talking to the parents of a 12-year-old. Based on research cited in your textbook, which of the following is the most accurate statement you can make to them?

A) Adolescence tends to be marked by change and upheaval.
B) Adolescence is the single most turbulent period in the life span.
C) The number of adolescents with serious problems is fairly large.
D) The majority of adolescents have difficulty coping with the transition to adulthood.