The preoccupation with the self and inner experiences, which often incorporates an inner fantasy world, is known as:
a. anhedonia.
b. autism.
c. confabulation.
d. delusion.
b
With autism, people often are so connected with the
inner self that they are unaware of things and people around
them.
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