Which of the following is not a reason that early adolescents might experience fluctuations in self-image?

A. egocentrism
B. they are learning that it is not always possible to tell what people are thinking on the basis of how they act or what they say
C. because of the increased importance of peers in early adolescence
D. because early adolescents spend most of their time engaging in false-self behavior


D. because early adolescents spend most of their time engaging in false-self behavior

Psychology

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A) indirect observations of events B) supernatural phenomena C) philosophical reasoning D) the scientific method

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In what type of schedule is a subject's hard work "rewarded" with even more hard work?

a) Adjusting schedule b) Gradient schedule c) Duration schedule d) Chained schedule

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Which of the following is true of neuroleptic medications?

A. They increase the production of neurotransmitters. B. They can have a sedating effect on patients with schizophrenia. C. They reduce listlessness in an individual suffering from schizophrenia. D. They increase the frequency of an individual's psychotic symptoms.

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In terms of the emotional states of adolescents, researchers have found that

a. average happiness remains constant during adolescence. b. average happiness increases during adolescence. c. average happiness decreases during adolescence. d. average happiness is not related to an increase in negative emotions.

Psychology