The term “interiority” refers to becoming more focused on

a. one’s immediate, current surroundings rather than past events.
b. internal messages and stories rather than outside social issues.
c. one’s own family rather than friends and acquaintances.
d. social issues within the local community rather than the nation.


ANSWER: b

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