Samantha Is Experiencing the Spotlight Effect

question 35

Multiple Choice

Samantha is experiencing the spotlight effect.This means that she

• A) wants more attention than she typically receives from others.
• B) perceives herself in an unrealistically favorable light.
• C) overestimates the degree to which her appearance and behavior are noticed by others.
• D) remembers social experiences better than solitary experiences.

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Definitions:

Babinski Sign

A reflex action of the toes, where they fan out when the sole of the foot is stimulated, indicating possible neurological damage.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the cerebrum, involved in various high-level functions such as sensation, voluntary muscle movement, thought, reasoning, and memory.

Oriented

The state of being aware of one's own personal identity, place, time, and situation as a measure of cognitive function.

Cerebellum

A part of the brain located at the back of the skull, vital for coordinating movement and balance.