Mary Is an Adolescent Who Currently Has a Small Pimple

question 49

Multiple Choice

Mary is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek that is causing her to be overly self-conscious. She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple. Mary's behavior exhibits ________.

• A) a sense of idealism
• B) imaginary audience
• C) personal fable
• D) puberty

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