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Steinberg and Scott (2003) argue that when teenagers are found guilty of a crime, it may be that their culpability is mitigated in comparison to that of typical adults.
 
  Which of these is not one of the reasons they argue teenagers are probably less culpable than adults?
  a. Diminished capacity.
  b. Compelling circumstances.
  c. Uncharacteristic behavior.
  d. Fluctuating hormone levels.

Question 2

Which of these is the best summary of developmental trends in the formation of identity?
 
  a. Individuals progress through stages in the following sequence: diffused, foreclosed, moratorium, achieved.
  b. Individuals experience recurrent cycles of foreclosed to achieved status.
  c. There is a general decline in foreclosures and diffusions over time while achievements increase over time.
  d. Individuals generally achieve the same level of identity formation in all identity domains, for example, career, family, religion, etc.



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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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