The goal of emerging adults' self-focusing is learning to stand alone as a self-sufficient person, but emerging adults ____

a. are not able to meet this goal
b. do not see self-sufficiency as a permanent state
c. need nearly total assistance from their parents during this time
d. have very little cognitive or financial resources to make this happen

B. Emerging adults do not see self-sufficiency as a permanent state. They view it as a necessary step before committing themselves to lasting relationships with others in love and work.