Which of the following is more common in adolescent boys than in adolescent girls?

In regard to raising adolescents' self-esteem, research has shown that one of the most effective strategies involves

A) only allowing adolescents to participate in activities in which they will be successful. B) allowing adolescents to experience a great deal of failure so that they learn to cope with negative experiences. C) avoiding all criticisms and praising adolescents regardless of performance. D) offering adolescents a range of experiences in which they can develop competence and come to view themselves as "experts" in particular areas.

Individuals in identity crisis are engaged in __________________________

a) self-exploration, while at the same time realizing they have some choices to make b) learning a new facet of commitment; the mutual give-and-take that sustains long-term love relationships c) caring about the next generation and anxious to find creative ways to share their own resources d) acknowledging the regrets