Lawrence, age 15, thought he had prepared for his final exams; however, when he got his scores he was disappointed. Rather than reviewing the areas of the test where he did not fare so well, Lawrence confronted his teacher with a verbal lashing and accused the teacher of being "out to get him." Lawrence's behavior could be considered an example of __________.
A. self-efficacy
B. self-deceit
C. adolescent egocentrism
D. sensorimotor operations
Answer: C
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