Which of the following is a theme that has emerged from research studies on social cognition during adolescence?
A) As individuals move into and through adolescence, they become less able to step outside themselves and see things from other vantage points.
B) Adolescents are rarely able to see that the social rules we follow are not absolute and are therefore subject to debate and questioning.
C) With age, adolescents develop a more rigid, "black-and-white" understanding of social norms.
D) With age, adolescents increasingly question which issues their parents and other authority figures have the right to regulate.

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Studies have shown that adolescents become more capable of questioning rules and regulations imposed by authority figures as they age, and they become more likely to challenge the legitimacy of these rules.

Which of the Following Is a Theme That Has Emerged