How does the concept of "idealization" contribute to the author's key argument regarding crushes?A. The author argues that most crushes are idealized and therefore cannot be considered real love.B. The author argues that crushes, romantic or identity, involve the projection of idealized traits that a person values and desires onto another person (i.e. the crush).C. Idealized celebrities and celebrity crushes can give teenagers an unrealistic understanding of individuals; this makes it more difficult for them to accept flaws.D. Idealized relationships in popular media encourage adolescents and teenagers to seek out romance, causing them to have more frequent crushes.

Which of the following statements best describes the author's point of view on how parents should react to their children's crushes?A. Parents should discourage crushes, especially celebrity crushes and risky identity crushes.B. Parents should encourage crushes, respect the child's boundaries, and not monitor in any way the adolescent.C. Parents should inform their children early on that crushes aren't often serious—even if it feels like it—so that the adolescent will be able to face possible rejection more easily.D. Parents should support their children's feelings, but be aware of the possible risks or fallout that come with crushes.

PART B: Which of the following quotes best supports the answer to Part A?A. "After all, it is an early approximation of love. While it lasts it is seriously held, so it should be seriously treated." (Paragraph 2)B. "There is a great outbreak of romantic crushes and gossip about them ("Guess who likes who?") in middle school." (Paragraph 4)C. "…early adolescence and the separation from childhood has caused young people to want to act more grown up, and sexual maturity from puberty has motivated them to act in more young manly and young womanly ways." (Paragraph 4)D. "Most romantic crushes don't last very long because once the object of the crush becomes better known, magic of the other person soon wear off and the ideal falls away." (Paragraph 10)

When discussing teenage relationships, what is the goal of understanding both acceptable and unacceptable expressions of attraction? Select one:a.To discourage all forms of relationships b.To encourage manipulative behavior c.To foster empathy and healthy interactions among teenagers d.To create unrealistic expectations

What is adolescent egocentrism? a. reacting to what one thinks the world should be, rather than what it is b. being argumentative with adults c. the desire to consider alternative points of view d. adolescents’ concern for peers who achieve identity formation

Read the following passage.Desiree was smart, serious, and lonely. She didn't fit in with others, but the one area in which she felt confident was her scientific experimentation. She was sure she'd win the big competition with her hybrid plant specimens. At the competition, however, another girl beat her with a very similar project. Desiree did not find fame as a scientist, but she found a kindred soul with whom she formed a lifelong friendship.Which is the best statement of the complex theme of this passage?A.Self-esteem is important, but holding others in high esteem is more important.B.When things don't turn out as expected, it can be a welcome surprise.C.Don't judge a book by its cover.D.Good friends are hard to find and difficult to keep.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS