Adolescence Is Defined as Beginning

question 176

Multiple Choice

Adolescence is defined as beginning

• A) at age 13.
• B) at age 12.
• C) at the onset of puberty.
• D) when children reach the stage of formal operational thinking.

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Bias

A cognitive bias that leads individuals to attribute their successes to internal factors while blaming external factors for their failures.

Personal Failures

Instances where an individual fails to meet their own standards or expectations, impacting their perception of self-worth or ability to succeed.

External Causes

Factors outside an individual's or organization's control that can affect outcomes or performance.

Internal Causes

Factors within an individual or organization that influence behavior, decisions, or outcomes, often related to personal abilities, emotions, or characteristics.