« previous next »

Author Question: Provide an example of a time when you exhibited adolescent egocentrism in your own life. What type ... (Read 59 times)

Awilson837

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 509
on: Jun 22, 2018
Provide an example of a time when you exhibited adolescent egocentrism in your own life. What type of adolescent egocentrism was it?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Address self-important thinking in adolescence, specifically discussing the invincibility fable and the imaginary audience. Include in your discussion potential risks that might be associated with each of the two aspects of adolescent egocentrism.
 
  What will be an ideal response?


Tonyam972

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 342
Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answers will vary, but students must clearly demonstrate an understanding of the
principles of the invincibility fable (the belief that nothing bad will happen to them)
and the imaginary audience (the idea that the whole world is watching them and is
concerned about what they do.)

Answer to Question 2

The invincibility fable is the notion that adolescents feel immune to harm or defeat.
Since they feel they cannot be harmed, they may engage in dangerous thrill seeking
or heroic acts. Potential risks include alienation from the family and physical injury.
Adolescents play to the imaginary audience, thinking they are the center of attention
and everyone is watching them. Risks associated with the imaginary audience
include avoiding the peer group in fear of imperfection.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Parkinson's disease is both chronic and progressive. This means that it persists over a long period of time and that its symptoms grow worse over time.

Did you know?

Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.

Did you know?

In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.

Did you know?

Studies show that systolic blood pressure can be significantly lowered by taking statins. In fact, the higher the patient's baseline blood pressure, the greater the effect of statins on his or her blood pressure.

Did you know?

Warfarin was developed as a consequence of the study of a strange bleeding disorder that suddenly occurred in cattle on the northern prairies of the United States in the early 1900s.

This solitary tree is an appropriate symbol for the tree of life This solitary tree is an appropriate symbol for the tree of life
These species are all at risk of extinction. Species with “slow” life-h These species are all at risk of extinction. Species with “slow” life-h
The Genus Homo Through Time The Genus Homo Through Time
Label the four mutated DNA segments shown below according to the type of point mutation each ... Label the four mutated DNA segments shown below according to the type of point mutation each ...
Sociodramatic play is exhibited here. Sociodramatic play is exhibited here.
Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body Change in Bone Mass over Time In your early years, more bone mass is added than lost in your body
Video: Structures that affect circulation - venous return

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library