Mario and his parents experience frequent, intense conflict with one another. A description of Mario is that he is ______.

A) a typical adolescent
B) likely the cause of the conflict
C) at risk for delinquency
D) an early-maturing adolescent

The fact that Mario and his parents are experiencing frequent, intense conflict suggests that there may be underlying issues in their relationship. Research has shown that adolescents who experience high levels of conflict with their parents are at greater risk for a range of negative outcomes, including delinquency. Therefore, it is likely that Mario is at risk for delinquency. It is not possible to determine from the information given whether Mario is a typical adolescent, the cause of the conflict, or an early-maturing adolescent.