The view held by some adolescents that what happens to them is unique, exceptional, and shared by no one else is called
a) imaginary audience.
b) personal fable.
c) adolescent egocentrism.
d) formal operation thought disorder.
b
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Using words that make sense in the context is known as __________.
A. semantics B. pragmatics C. phonology D. syntax
Noel is sitting on his sofa one night, looking absolutely miserable. His wife asks if he is okay, and he says, "I am just so physically and mentally exhausted from work that I don't know what to do anymore. It has taken such an emotional toll on me that I don't even want to go in tomorrow.". Noel is suffering from ____
a. marginalization b. disillusionment c. alienation d. burnout
A shock is given shortly after a buzzer sounds, but not if the light is also flashing. A rat will act normally if the light and buzzer are presented, but it will freeze if only the buzzer is presented. This is an example of:
a. the law of effect b. conditioned inhibition c. escape conditioning d. avoidance conditioning
As a chairperson of an important committee, you recognize the danger of groupthink. What is one way that your committee can avoid groupthink?
a. Provide some time at the beginning of each meeting for small talk. b. Allow the members of the group to get to know each other socially. c. During each meeting, emphasize the importance of group unity. d. Make sure the group remains task-oriented.