Sharleen believes she is unlike anyone else and is invulnerable. When she is having a crisis and her parents try to talk to her, Sharleen says, "You can't possibly understand what I'm going through!" This reflects which aspect of adolescent cognitive development?
A)imaginary audience
B)formal operations
C)deductive reasoning
D)personal fable
E)role diffusion

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Sharleen's belief that she is unique and invulnerable, along with her conviction that her parents cannot understand her, reflects the concept of the personal fable. This is a form of adolescent egocentrism where they believe their experiences are unique and not relatable to others.

Sharleen Believes She Is Unlike Anyone Else and Is Invulnerable