Although adults may worry about close relationships that adolescents may have with the opposite sex or even with the same sex, an important value of close relationships in adolescence is that they

form lasting pairings that forever remain loyal.
help establish identity and deal with cliques and crowds.
assist with preparing for career goals and independence.
reduce deviancy and uphold parental values.

help establish identity and deal with cliques and crowds.

Psychology

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A) 10,000 B) 30,000 C) 500,000 D) 1,000,000

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What basic flaw of Piaget's theory persists in his explanation of deferred imitation? Give three specific examples that contradict Piaget's assumptions

What will be an ideal response?

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