If you think about it, some of the strongest stereotypes we have about adolescents are related to _________________________.
A. Prefrontal degeneration
B. Attenuation within the limbic system
C. Metacognition
D. Neural synaptic pruning
Ans: C. Metacognition
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a. reversibility. b. reciprocity c. identity. d. metacognition.
Will is 10 years old and preparing for a spelling contest. He is starting to memorize the spelling of the word antidisestablishmentarianism. He realizes that he can group the letters into anti, dis, establish, and so forth. This process is called ____
a. ?rehearsal b. ?chunking c. ?consolidation d. ?encoding
Which of the following sets the stage for cognitive and perceptual problems important in odd or eccentric personality disorders, especially schizotypal personality disorder?
a. Socioeconomic status b. Genetics c. Medications d. Academia
An adolescent's belief that other people are as concerned with their thoughts and behavior as they are is called the
a. personal fable. c. pretend view. b. imaginary audience. d. personal fantasy.