16-year-old Sally primps in front of every mirror she comes across and believes that she is the focus of everyone's attention—even fictitious observers. Sally is demonstrating __________

a) adolescent egocentrism
b) imaginary audience
c) formal operation thought disorder
d) personal fable


Answer: b

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