While her younger siblings have spent the last two weeks crying over the death of their mother,Cynthia has rarely cried and just keeps going to high school as if everything is still the same.Cynthia's response taps into an adolescent's desire for ________.

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Cynthia's ability to keep going and not cry may indicate a desire for control. Adolescents often feel a lack of control over their lives as they are transitioning from childhood to adulthood. By continuing to go to school and not being consumed by their emotions, Cynthia may feel like she has some control over the situation.

While Her Younger Siblings Have Spent the Last Two Weeks