Link Each Situation to a Component of Adolescent Egocentrism: (1)

question 165

Multiple Choice

Link each situation to a component of adolescent egocentrism: (1) A boy thinks that everyone is constantly watching him and commenting on his behavior; (2) a girl takes incredible risks because she thinks that she cannot ever die.

• A) (1) imaginary audience; (2) personal fable
• B) (1) personal fable; (2) imaginary audience
• C) (1 & 2) in both cases, imaginary audience
• D) (1 & 2) in both cases, personal fable

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Definitions:

Facial Cues

Visual signals from the face that convey emotional states, intentions, or reactions to others.

Cultural Differences

The variation in the ways of life, beliefs, norms, and behaviors among different groups or societies.

Autonomic Arousal

The involuntary activation of the autonomic nervous system, leading to physical responses such as increased heart rate, sweating, or dilated pupils, commonly associated with emotions and stress.

Cognitive Interpretation

The mental process of assigning meaning to experiences, perceptions, and information, influencing one's reaction and understanding.