In Making Decisions,teenagers __________

question 47

Multiple Choice

In making decisions,teenagers __________.

• A) are more likely than adults to avoid potential losses
• B) take far greater risks than adults in their twenties
• C) are more effective than adults under unemotional conditions
• D) are more effective than adults when they must inhibit emotion

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Definitions:

Negative Thinking

A cognitive process involving pessimistic or detrimental thoughts, often leading to decreased motivation and emotional well-being.

Unipolar Depression

An enduring depressive disorder marked by constant sadness or a lack of enthusiasm for external activities.

Attribution-Helplessness Theory

A psychological theory suggesting how people attribute events to causes, which can lead to feelings of helplessness and depression when they perceive no control over the outcomes.

Attributional Dimensions

The perceived reasons or causal explanations people assign to events and behaviors, influencing their reactions and attitudes.