6.4-6.6 Rik, who is an adolescent, was always studious and quiet throughout childhood. His parents are concerned because he suddenly dyed his hair, pierced his tongue, and started hanging out with a different crowd. A few months later, he tried out for the football team and became so active in sports that he neglected his schoolwork. According to psychologists, which of the following would best explain Rik's changes in behavior?A) His parents had an authoritarian parenting style as he was growing up, so he is confused.B) He is having a difficult time getting along with peers.C) He is going through the process of exploring his identity that many adolescents experience.D) The neural pathways in his cerebellum are not fully developed.E) He is the middle child in his sibling group

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