With Age, Adolescents Become Better at Mentalizing, Which Is the Ability

question 3

Multiple Choice

With age, adolescents become better at mentalizing, which is the ability to

• A) understand another person's state of mind.
• B) understand their own thought processes.
• C) separate what they know from what they think.
• D) use mnemonic devices and other tricks to increase processing power.

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Definitions:

Directly Relevant Attitudes

Attitudes that are specifically related to and directly influence an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviour in a specific context.

Fear

An unpleasant emotional state triggered by the perception of danger, real or imagined.

Positive Emotions

Emotions that are associated with happiness and well-being, including joy, gratitude, and love.

Need For Cognition

A psychological trait that describes an individual's preference for effortful cognitive activities, essentially enjoying thinking and problem-solving.