When an adolescent's newly sophisticated metacognitive capability causes him/her to become self-absorbed and believe that the world is focused on only them, this is called __________

a) fantasy
b) adolescent egocentrism
c) schizophrenia
d) formal operational thought disorder

Answer: b

Psychology

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Of the following phenomena, which one best explains the spreading of phobias to objects similar to the one to which the phobia was originally acquired?

a. discrimination b. extinction c. generalization d. spontaneous recovery

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After being abused throughout her childhood, Helen has three distinct personalities. One is aggressive, one is sexually promiscuous, and one is very timid. Helen most likely suffers from

a. dissociative identity disorder. b. personality disorder. c. psychogenic amnesia. d. anxiety disorder. e. conversion disorder.

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