Question

An adolescent is greatly influenced by __________ during this phase.

• A. Parents
• B. Teachers
• C. Peer group
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The period following the onset of puberty during which a young person develops from a child into an adult is called as adolescence. The adolescence period is from 13 to 19 years of age. It is divided into three stages. During adolescence, lots of psychological changes occur in child. These are mood swings, struggle with own's identity, close friendship develops, efforts to make new friends, less attention to parents, peer group influences interests and clothing styles, periods of sadness, concerned with appearance and own's body, making independent decisions, etc.

Thus, the correct answer is option C.