Which of the Following Statements Characterizes an "Imaginary Audience

question 194

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements characterizes an "imaginary audience"?

• A) It is a common thought process used during middle childhood but it disappears by adolescence.
• B) It is part of adolescents' belief system that one's thoughts and emotions are special and unique.
• C) It causes adolescents to think they are important but they are surrounded by critics more than by admirers.
• D) It leads to distortion of body image and eating disorders in adolescent boys.

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Definitions:

Beginner's Mind

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Conflict Theory

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