During _______, Thinking Is Typically Distorted by A(n) _______, in Which

question 14

Multiple Choice

During _______, thinking is typically distorted by a(n) _______, in which people believe they will never be seriously harmed by dangerous actions.

• A) early childhood; illusion of invulnerability
• B) adolescence; optimistic bias
• C) emerging adulthood; halo effect
• D) late adulthood; feeling of generativity

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Definitions:

Loss Of Consciousness

A state where a person is unable to respond to stimuli and appear to be asleep or passed out, which can result from a wide range of medical conditions.

Stroke

A medical emergency characterized by the sudden loss of blood circulation to an area of the brain, leading to a loss of neurological function.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm issues, and heart defects.

Difficulty In Speaking

The experience of struggling to articulate words or communicate verbally, potentially due to disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, or apraxia.