Mary is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek that is causing her to be overly self-conscious. She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple. Mary's behavior exhibits __________
A) a sense of idealism.
B) imaginary audience.
C) personal fable.
D) puberty.

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Mary's behavior exhibits the imaginary audience phenomenon, which is a common experience during adolescence when individuals think that everyone around them is watching and judging their every move. This leads them to feel overly self-conscious and worried about their appearance or behavior.

Mary Is an Adolescent Who Currently Has a Small Pimple