Teenagers maintain an exaggerated sense of uniqueness and indestructibility. This form of teenage egocentrism is known as
A) the imaginary audience.
B) centration.
C) animism.
D) the personal fable.

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The description provided matches the definition of the personal fable, which is the belief that one is unique and invincible, and that no harm can come to them. This is a form of adolescent egocentrism, which refers to the tendency to perceive and interpret experiences in relation to oneself. The other options listed (imaginary audience, centration, animism) do not align with the given description.

Teenagers Maintain an Exaggerated Sense of Uniqueness and Indestructibility