Question

the attachment that a child has with its parent or guardian is a central predictor for mental health and well - being, as well as relationship satisfaction, during adulthood. while families, parents and caregivers are central to our well - being, during adolescence, friends and peers become more significant as young people become more independent and start to build their own social networks. as a result, toxic relationships and negative experiences, such as bullying or social isolation, can be more relevant and have a serious impact on young peoples mental health. schools and the teacher - student relationship, and positive support from organizations such as youth clubs, can act as a buffer and help protect young people during this difficult time.
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elationships in the 21st century: the forgotten foundation of mental health and well - being\
according to this passage, which statement best summarizes the role of social relationships and mental health?
○ toxic relationships are the most significant relationships during adolescence.
○ family relationships become more significant in young adulthood.
○ teacher - student relationships can help students who are bullied or socially isolated.
○ peer relationships have a greater impact on mental health as young people mature.

Explanation:

• Analyze Option 1: The passage doesn't state toxic relationships are the most significant in adolescence; it notes negative experiences can impact, but not that toxic relationships are most significant. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 2: The passage says families are central, but during adolescence friends/peers become more significant as people become independent, so family relationships don't become more significant in young adulthood. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 3: The passage mentions schools/teacher - student relationships can buffer, but it's about acting as a buffer, not specifically helping bullied/isolated students. The option's focus is narrow and not the main role of social relationships and mental health. Eliminate.
• Analyze Option 4: The passage says during adolescence, friends/peers become more significant as young people become independent (mature) and build social networks, so peer relationships' impact on mental health grows as young people mature. This matches the role of social relationships (peer relationships) and mental health.

Answer:

D. Peer relationships have a greater impact on mental health as young people mature.