Your 16-year-old sister will not leave the house without makeup on. She claims that everyone looks at her funny if she doesn't wear makeup. What would you tell her?
a. "This is an example of ‘imaginary audience'; it will continue throughout your life, although to a lesser extent."
b. "This is an example of ‘imaginary audience'; you will grow out of it by age 25."
c. "This is an example of ‘personal fable'; you will grow out of it by age 25."
d. "This is an example of ‘personal fable'; it will continue throughout your life, although to a lesser extent."
Answer: A
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