Which of the following is a likely consequence of failing to master developmental tasks in adolescence according to developmental task theory?
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Correct answer: Difficulty forming identity and social relationships later
Failure to achieve tasks in adolescence—such as identity formation, independence, social relationships—can hinder later psychosocial adjustment.
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