Marco, a teenager, is arguing with his father about borrowing the car on Friday night. Out of frustration, Marco states, "Dad, you don't know what it feels like to be a teenager. You have no clue what about what I'm going through and how not having a car on Friday night is going to kill my social life. I swear, no one will be drinking at the party. Why don't you believe me?" Which of the following best describes the cognitive limitation Marco is experiencing?
A. imaginary audience
B. personal fable
C. mnemonic device
D. egocentrism
Answer: B
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