Peter got along quite well as a child, but in adolescence he associated with a "bad" crowd, took drugs, and suffered academically. At 21 years of age, he appears to have put aside these behaviors and has successfully returned to college. Peter's development is following which of the five adolescent developmental pathways described in the text?

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Temporal maladaptation refers to a temporary period of maladaptive behavior, such as Peter's involvement with a "bad" crowd and drug use, followed by a return to more adaptive functioning, as seen in his successful return to college.

Peter Got Along Quite Well as a Child, but in Adolescence