Taliba Is a Teenager with a Pimple on Her Nose

question 199

Multiple Choice

Taliba is a teenager with a pimple on her nose.Feeling self-conscious, she is sure everyone is staring at her, when in fact no one has noticed.Out of embarrassment, she pretends she is sick and calls her mom to pick her up from school.Which of the following best describes Taliba's cognitive experience?

• A)imaginary audience
• B)personal fable
• C)mnemonic device
• D)concrete operations

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