Which of the following best describes a personal fable?
A. difficulty distinguishing one's thinking about one's own thoughts from one's thinking about the thoughts of others
B. an exaggerated image of a highly attentive audience for the adolescent's appearance and his or her behavior
C. holding the belief that one's personal experiences and personal destiny are unique
D. organizing information into coherent patterns
Answer: C
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"I drove fast today because I was in a hurry. That other driver who drove fast is probably a rude, aggressive person.". Which phenomenon do these statements illustrate?
a. The actor-observer effect b. Cognitive dissonance c. Pluralistic ignorance d. The forewarning effect
Malingering of false symptoms is aimed at
a. external motivation such as avoidance or exploitation. b. keeping one's status level elevated. c. excusing away imperfections by rationalization. d. hanging around looking like you are up to no good.
Cognitive therapies are based on the assumption that psychological disorders primarily result from:
a. unconscious impulses and memories b. discrepancies between an individual's self-concept and his or her everyday experiences c. irrational beliefs and negative thoughts d. unwanted or maladaptive behaviors
Julio is aware of his thoughts and feelings, but he doesn't cling to them, instead letting them pass through consciousness as new thoughts take their place. What is Julio experiencing?
A. mindfulness B. flow C. meaning D. understanding