Which One of the Following Examples Illustrates How the Imaginary

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following examples illustrates how the imaginary audience can be a factor in the adolescent's developing self-concept?

• A)Annette talks to an imaginary friend when she is having problems and feels she has no one else to turn to.
• B)Ingrid feels as if everyone must be looking at her when she walks down the hall with her friends.
• C)Shannon feels detached, as if she has no life of her own but is only watching everyone else live their lives.
• D)Suzanne feels self-conscious when she has to get up in front of her class and give a speech from memory.

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Definitions:

Endometrial

Pertaining to the endometrium, the mucous membrane lining the uterus, which thickens during the menstrual cycle in preparation for possible implantation of an embryo.

Polyp

A small, abnormal growth that arises from the mucous membranes in the body, often in the colon, uterus, or nasal passages.

Corpus Luteum

A temporary endocrine structure in female ovaries that plays a crucial role in estrogen and progesterone production for regulation of the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy.