Question

Seventeen-year-old inez carefully weighs her own judgment and the suggestions of others to arrive at a personally satisfying, well-reasoned independent decision. inez has developed the __________ component of adolescent autonomy.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the behavioral component of adolescent autonomy.

The behavioral component of adolescent autonomy simply involves the ability and practice of making one's own decisions and choices independently. When making autonomous decisions, adolescents might consult others for their opinions and inputs, however adolescents ultimately make a final decision independently. Other components of adolescent autonomy besides the behavioral component include the emotional and cognitive components.