Which of the following is a characteristic of adolescent egocentrism?
Increased self-awareness
Ability to understand others' perspectives
Feeling of uniqueness and invincibility
Decreased need for social interaction
#2
According to Erik Erikson's theory, which stage of psychosocial development occurs during adolescence?
Generativity vs. Stagnation
Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt
Identity vs. Role Confusion
Integrity vs. Despair
#3
What is the term for the phenomenon in which adolescents feel pressured to conform to their peer group's norms and behaviors?
Identity foreclosure
Identity diffusion
Social comparison
Peer pressure
#4
Which cognitive ability is believed to develop during adolescence, according to Piaget's theory?
Concrete operational thinking
Formal operational thinking
Preoperational thinking
Sensory-motor thinking
#5
What is the term for the process of forming one's identity during adolescence?
Identity foreclosure
Identity diffusion
Identity achievement
Identity moratorium
#6
Which of the following is a risk factor for adolescent depression?
High self-esteem
Strong family support
Bullying
Regular physical activity
#7
According to Kohlberg's theory, which level of moral development is typically reached during adolescence?
Preconventional
Conventional
Postconventional
Heteronomous
#8
What is the term for the cognitive distortion where adolescents believe they are the center of others' attention and scrutiny?
Personal fable
Imaginary audience
Social comparison
Adolescent egocentrism
#9
Which of the following is a common challenge faced by adolescents during their psychosocial development?
Increased stability in friendships
Strong sense of identity from early childhood
Struggling with peer acceptance
Decreased reliance on parental guidance
#10
Which neurotransmitter is associated with reward and pleasure, and undergoes significant changes during adolescence?
Serotonin
Dopamine
Acetylcholine
GABA
#11
Which of the following brain structures undergoes significant development during adolescence and is responsible for impulse control and decision-making?