Which term describes the adolescent belief that death can't happen to them, leading adolescents to get involved in risky behavior?

A. delusions
B. immaturity
C. personal fable
D. selective perception


Answer: C

Psychology

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A) they must yield consistent results over time. B) observations cannot be unique to a single observer. C) they must accurately measure characteristics that the researchers set out to measure. D) the participants' responses must be similar when the same measures are given on a different occasion.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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According to the 2002 APA ethical principles that apply to human research participants, informed consent shall be obtained when voices or images are recorded as data unless:

A. it is anticipated that the recording will be used in a manner that could cause medical ailment. B. the recording will be used for teaching purposes in classrooms. C. the research consists solely of artificial observation in private places. D. the research design includes deception and consent for the use of the recording is obtained during debriefing.

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