Deborah, an Adolescent, Is Preoccupied with How She Appears to Other

question 114

Multiple Choice

Deborah, an adolescent, is preoccupied with how she appears to other people. She feels like everyone notices her and her every behavior. This feeling is referred to as

• A) a belief in an imaginary audience.
• B) a personal fable.
• C) a belief in the all-important self.
• D) egocentric.

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Definitions:

Maladaptive Traits

Characteristics or traits in an individual that are counterproductive and interfere with their ability to cope effectively with challenges.

Behavior Modification

A technique based on operant conditioning principles used to change or modify problematic behaviors by manipulating environmental factors and consequences.

Vicarious Reinforcement

Learning that occurs through observing the consequences of another person's actions and then modifying one's own behavior.

Manipulating

In psychology, refers to influencing or controlling others in a skillful but often unfair or deceitful way.