Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A student nurse asks the faculty why peer relationships become more important during adolescence.A student nurse asks the faculty why peer relationships become more important during adolescence. Which of the following is the nurse's best response?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: They provide adolescents with a feeling of belonging. During adolescence, peer relationships become more important as individuals seek acceptance and validation from their peers. This sense of belonging helps adolescents develop their identity and social skills. Choice B is incorrect as it generalizes adolescents' feelings towards their parents. Choice C is incorrect as parental control may still be necessary during adolescence. Choice D is incorrect as peer relationships typically complement, rather than replace, a sense of individuality.