Even though state law requires all drivers of motorcycles and ATVs wear helmets, Roberto refuses to wear one
Arguing with his father, Roberto makes the claim that he is a skilled driver and the reason why there are so many motorcycle accidents is because other drivers lack skills and don't pay attention. Roberto is confident he will never get into a motorcycle accident and will not wear a helmet while riding. Which of the following best describes Roberto's cognitive limitation?
a. imaginary audience
b. personal fable
c. mnemonic device
d. concrete operations
Answer: B
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a. repression b. reaction formation c. sublimation d. projection
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a. stimulus generalization. b. a spontaneous recovery. c. stimulus discrimination. d. vicarious conditioning.
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A) 0.3. B) 0.5. C) 0.7. D) 0.9.
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b. He often crashed into things, because he couldn't feel anything on one side of his body. c. He could not recognize Dr. Sacks when he visited. d. He could not recognize his own leg.