Why do adolescents with secure attachment relationships more consistently pass Piagetian
tasks that tap formal operational thought?
A) They are more liked by teachers, and thus, are better encouraged to do well in academic
tasks.
B) They are more likely to be pushed by parents to succeed, and try harder out of fear of
failure.
C) They are more likely to be naturally curious, explore their environments, and can better
regulate emotions when challenged.
D) Because they are generally happy and likable, experimenters may give them better scores
on this task then they deserve.
C
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a. speaking clearly b. thinking about what you are going to say c. listening d. knowing your audience
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