In What Way Might the Imaginary Audience Phenomenon in Adolescence

question 53

Multiple Choice

In what way might the imaginary audience phenomenon in adolescence be developmentally adaptive?

• A) It helps youngsters behave in ways that others are likely to approve of.
• B) It gives youngsters greater self-confidence than they might otherwise have.
• C) It helps youngsters integrate their many self-perceptions into an overall sense of self.
• D) It emboldens youngsters to attempt risky yet potentially growth-enhancing new activities.

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Definitions:

FAS

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, a condition in a child that results from alcohol exposure during the mother's pregnancy, causing brain damage and growth problems.

Human Chorionic Gonadotropin

A hormone produced by the placenta after implantation, often measured as a marker in pregnancy tests.

Test

An examination or procedure done to detect or measure something, often used to diagnose diseases or conditions.

Placenta

An organ located between the mother and the fetus. It permits the absorption of nutrients and oxygen. In some cases, harmful substances such as viruses are absorbed through the placenta.