Which term describes an adolescent's belief that her or his own behavior is a primary focus of others' attentions and concerns?
A. adolescent cooperative perception
B. imaginary audience
C. personal fable
D. concrete operational failing
Answer: B
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A. conditioned stimuli. B. unconditioned stimuli. C. conditioned responses. D. unconditioned responses.
Your 16-year-old son is small and looks young for his age; he's often mistaken for a 12-year-old. As a parent of a late maturing male, what challenges might you expect?
He is more likely to have difficulties with alcohol use and delinquency. He is likely to be "antisocial" and prefer to stay at home rather than go out with friends on the weekends. He is likely to spend too much time studying. He is likely to engage in early sexual behavior.
Based on longitudinal research conducted by House and his colleagues (1982), which of the following people would be most likely to die over the next twelve years?
a. Harry, who plays bridge every day at the senior citizens' center b. Oscar, who lives alone and seldom has contact with others c. Selma, who babysits her grandchildren every week d. Gladys, a widow who volunteers to teach children to read
Which of the following accurately characterizes how most women feel about reaching menopause?
A) They feel negative about it, as if they are no longer "complete" women. B) They feel negative about it, because they know to expect irritability and negative moods. C) They feel positive about it, relieved that they can have sex without worrying about getting pregnant. D) They feel positive about it, knowing that menopause only has positive consequences for a woman's health.