"Generation gap" studies show that adolescents are
A) influenced by peers rather than parents.
B) influenced by parents rather than peers.
C) influenced by peers on some issues and parents on others.
D) rebellious and rely solely on their own opinions at this age.

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Studies on the "generation gap" indicate that adolescents are influenced by both their peers and their parents, but in different areas. Peers may have more influence on short-term, social, and lifestyle choices, while parents often have a more significant impact on long-term goals, values, and attitudes.

"Generation Gap" Studies Show That Adolescents Are