Which one of the following characteristic features is prominent among…

2023

Which one of the following characteristic features is prominent among 'Adolescents'?

  1. A.

    High degree of concentration

  2. B.

    Good degree of commitment

  3. C.

    Freedom and Revolt feeling

  4. D.

    Shows sympathy to everyone

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Correct answer: C

Concept: Adolescence is the developmental stage between childhood and adulthood whose central task is forming a personal identity. Classic descriptions (Hall's 'storm and stress', Erikson's identity-vs-role-confusion) treat the striving for autonomy and the questioning of, or revolt against, established authority as its defining emotional features.

Applying this to the question:

  • Search for identity and autonomy: adolescents test and define who they are, so challenging parents or established rules becomes common.

  • Rebellious / defiant behaviour: arguing, testing limits, and the strong pull of the peer group produce visibly rebellious tendencies.

  • Cognitive growth: the emerging capacity for formal (abstract) reasoning lets them question rules and beliefs they once accepted.

Contrast with the other choices:

  • High concentration — attention at this age is variable and distractible, not steadily high.

  • Good commitment — still exploring roles, so commitment is shifting and situational, not firm.

  • Sympathy to everyone — adolescents are typically self- and peer-focused, so sympathy is selective, not universal.

Result: Among the options, 'Freedom and Revolt feeling' is the prominent and expected characteristic of adolescence.

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