Most Late Adolescents Perceive Themselves as Much Less Vulnerable Than

question 72

Multiple Choice

Most late adolescents perceive themselves as much less vulnerable than their peers to the AIDS virus. This best illustrates

• A) repression.
• B) the spotlight effect.
• C) reaction formation.
• D) unrealistic optimism.

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