The Desire for Others to Perceive Us in the Same

question 5

Multiple Choice

The desire for others to perceive us in the same way that we see ourselves is called

• A) self-verification.
• B) self-enhancement.
• C) implicit egotism.
• D) self-handicapping.

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Definitions:

Sexually Transmitted Infection

Infections that are primarily spread through sexual contact, including viruses, bacteria, and parasites.

Illness

A condition of poor health perceived or felt by an individual, often characterized by disease or ailment.

Imaginary Audience

Type of thought common to adolescents in which young people believe that other people are just as concerned about the adolescent’s thoughts and characteristics as they themselves are.

Personal Fable

Type of thought common to adolescents in which young people believe themselves to be unique and protected from harm.