Which of the following is the likely reason for the finding that adolescents who work tend to develop cynical,negative attitudes about working?
A) Adolescents are at an age when they tend to be negative about authority figures.
B) Adolescents usually work because their parents are forcing them to do so.
C) Adolescents tend to work in stressful, unpleasant jobs seen as irrelevant for their future.
D) Working takes time away from being with peers, socializing, and having fun.

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Adolescents who work may be more likely to have low-paying, physically demanding, or repetitive jobs, such as in fast food restaurants or retail stores. These jobs may not offer much opportunity for growth or advancement, and thus may be seen as unpleasant and irrelevant for their future. This can lead to cynicism and negativity about working in general.

Which of the Following Is the Likely Reason for the Finding