Your 14-Year-Old Nephew Just Walked in the Door from School

question 223

Multiple Choice

Your 14-year-old nephew just walked in the door from school and told you that he is not going to go back to school.You ask why, and he tells you that everyone laughed at him because he dropped his tray full of food as he was sitting down during lunch.Although you tried to help, he was inconsolable.Why? Your nephew was experiencing what David Elkind regarded as __________.

• A)egocentrism
• B)the imaginary audience
• C)the personal fable
• D)the adolescent growth spurt

---

Definitions:

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of being in places where escape might be difficult or that help wouldn't be available if things go wrong.

Trichotillomania

An impulse control disorder characterized by a recurrent, irresistible urge to pull out one's own hair.

GABA Deficiency

A shortage of gamma-aminobutyric acid, a neurotransmitter that inhibits or reduces activity within the nervous system, potentially leading to anxiety or mood disorders.

Obsessive-compulsive Disorder

A chronic mental health condition where people experience unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).