Question

Read the following excerpt. Using the context of the paragraph, select the word that best completes the sentence.

If the adolescent fails to resolve the identity crisis by the time of entry into adulthood, he will feel a sense of role confusion or identity diffusion. Others seem to avoid the crisis altogether and settle easily on an available, socially approved identity. Still others resolve their crises by adopting an available but socially disapproved ideology. This latter option is called negative identity formation and is often associated with _____________ behavior. Resolution of the adolescent identity crisis has a profound influence on development during later adulthood. (3 points)

A passive
B cooperative
C delinquent
D confused

Answer 1

C delinquent

Step-by-step explanation:

-Passive behavior is when people don't follow their preferences to allow others to do it.

-Cooperative is when two or more people work together to reach a specific goal that provides benefits for all the parties involved.

-Delinquent behavior is when people acts in a way that is against the law.

-Confused behavior is when people act in a way that looks like they are not conscious or have difficulties to perfom activities.

According to this and the context, the word that best completes the sentence is delinquent.