The Personal Fable and Risk Taking That Occur During Adolescent

question 42

Multiple Choice

The personal fable and risk taking that occur during adolescent egocentrism may be due primarily to the underdevelopment of what part of the brain?

• A) amygdala
• B) frontal lobes
• C) occipital lobe
• D) hypothalamus

---

Definitions:

Sitter

An individual employed to look after someone, especially children or the elderly, in the absence of a primary caregiver.

Automobile Accident

A collision or crash involving one or more vehicles, which can result in injury, death, or property damage.

Public Transportation

Systems of vehicles such as buses and trains that operate at regular times on fixed routes and are used by the public.

Independent Woman

A woman who is self-reliant, capable of making decisions, and financially independent, often highlighted in cultural and feminist discourse.