Ginny Is an Adolescent Who Currently Has a Small Pimple

question 199

Multiple Choice

Ginny is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek that is causing her to be overly self-conscious. She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple. Ginny's behavior illustrates which concept?

• A) a sense of idealism
• B) the imaginary audience
• C) the personal fable
• D) puberty

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Definitions:

Prospect Theory

A psychological theory that describes how people make decisions based on the potential value of losses and gains rather than the final outcome.

Endowment Effect

A psychological phenomenon where people ascribe more value to things merely because they own them.

Prospect Theory

A behavioral economic theory that describes how people make decisions under conditions of risk and uncertainty, prioritizing losses differently from gains.

Framing Effect

A cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether they are presented in positive or negative terms.