Some Homeless Teens Strengthen Their Self-Esteem by Intimidating Others and Bragging

question 85

Multiple Choice

Some homeless teens strengthen their self-esteem by intimidating others and bragging about their sexual conquests.These are examples of which type of strategy for managing identity?

• A) fighting back
• B) making excuses
• C) fitting in
• D) rejecting status

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Definitions:

Perceptual Distortion

The misinterpretation or misrepresentation of a perceived stimulus, affecting judgment or decision-making.

Ingratiation

A psychological tactic involving deliberate efforts to win someone's favor by flattery or other means of making oneself personally likable.

Perceptual Distortion

Perceptual distortion refers to inaccuracies or misinterpretations of sensory input, caused by biases, preconceptions, or psychological influences, affecting how information is perceived and processed.

Intermittent Reinforcement Schedule

A conditioning schedule in which a reward or punishment (reinforcement) is not administered every time the desired response is performed, leading to more resistant behavioral patterns.