When Dealing with the Personal Fable, Adolescents Are Concerned About

question 15

Multiple Choice

When dealing with the personal fable, adolescents are concerned about the opinions of others because

• A) others' evaluations have real consequences in terms of self-esteem, peer acceptance, and social support.
• B) such opinions help them transition smoothly from adolescence to adulthood.
• C) they lack the ability to think independently and are unable to develop opinions of their own.
• D) they do not trust their own opinions or judgments.

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Definitions:

Maturation

The process of growth and development, where an individual reaches full biological, emotional, or intellectual potential.

Longitudinal Research

A study design that follows the same subjects over a period of time to observe changes or developments.

Cross-Sectional

A research method that analyzes data from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time to examine relationships between variables.

Basic

Referring to the fundamental, essential, or primary part of something that serves as the foundation.