Stefanie Does Not Want to Go to the Neighborhood Pool

question 205

Multiple Choice

Stefanie does not want to go to the neighborhood pool with her family until she finishes fixing her hair. Stefanie's father becomes frustrated with her because he points out her hair is only going to get wet at the pool. Stefanie's mother explains this is typical adolescent thinking, called:

• A) life story.
• B) invincibility fallacy.
• C) imaginary audience.
• D) personal fable.

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Definitions:

Palmar Aponeurosis

A thick fibrous tissue layer in the palm of the hand that anchors the skin and helps in gripping.

Extensor Retinaculum

A fibrous band that binds the tendons of the extensor muscles of the wrist and ankle, preventing them from bowing during muscle contraction.

Flexor Retinaculum

A fibrous band of tissue that holds the tendons of the flexor muscles of the forearm near the wrist, preventing them from bowing outward.

Extensor Aponeurosis

A tough, fibrous tissue that connects the extensor muscles in the hand or foot to the bone, helping to extend the digits.