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DyllonKazuo

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Studies of peer groups indicate that children's conformity to peers can best be described as resulting from
 
  a. direct pressure from peers.
  b. children selecting groups of peers who are similar to themselves.
  c. both peer influence and selection of similar peers.
  d. parental attempts to direct peer interactions.

Question 2

In middle childhood and early adolescence, cliques serve the purpose of
 
  a. helping to establish one's identity and meet needs for acceptance.
  b. providing social comparison and autonomy.
  c. meeting achievement and socialization needs.
  d. providing influence and allowing selection.



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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