Research on the Imaginary Audience Suggests That

question 52

Multiple Choice

Research on the imaginary audience suggests that

• A)teens show off even if no one is looking.
• B)young adolescents are more egocentric than older adolescents.
• C)risky behaviour is more likely in the company of peers.
• D)often others really are watching and judging.

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Definitions:

Rational Expectations

The economic theory that assumes individuals make predictions about the future based on all available information and in a way that is systematically correct.

Policy Makers

Individuals or groups responsible for making decisions and establishing regulations that guide the operation of governments and organizations.

Inflationary Expectations

The beliefs that consumers, businesses, and investors have about future inflation rates, which can influence economic behavior and policy decisions.

Discretionary Policy

Involves government policies that are implemented through ad-hoc decisions by policymakers, rather than set by predetermined rules.