Question

The core pathology of later adolescence is repudiation. This refers to

a. self-doubt and self-criticism.
b. withdrawal from the support and companionship of others.
c. a sense of having violated one’s own standards for good and moral behavior.
d. a hostile rejection of ideas and groups that do not adhere to one’s own beliefs.

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The core pathology of later adolescence is repudiation, which refers to:

**d. a hostile rejection of ideas and groups that do not adhere to one’s own beliefs.**

Repudiation often manifests as a strong rejection of differing viewpoints and can include an intense identity formation process where an individual defines themselves in opposition to others.