Deborah, an Adolescent, Is Preoccupied with How She Appears to Other

question 86

Multiple Choice

Deborah, an adolescent, is preoccupied with how she appears to other people. She feels like everyone notices her and her every behaviour. This feeling is referred to as:

• A) a belief in an imaginary audience.
• B) a personal fable.
• C) a belief in the all-important self.
• D) egocentric.

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Definitions:

Over-responsiveness

Excessive or exaggerated reaction to stimuli.

Benzodiazepines

A class of psychoactive drugs used primarily for treating anxiety, insomnia, and for the induction of anesthesia.

Xanax

A prescription medication used to treat anxiety and panic disorders, known generically as alprazolam.

Valium

A brand name for diazepam, a medication belonging to the benzodiazepine family, used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, seizures, and other conditions.