Which of the following statements best describes Piaget's concept of personal fable?
A) Mary believes that everyone on the soccer team was staring at her when she showed up without her uniform.
B) Mary tells her mother that nobody understands what it feels like to not have a date for the prom.
C) Mary understands that her grandparents also felt awkward as teenagers, too.
D) Before applying for graduate school, Mary asks herself what she does best and what work she enjoys.

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Piaget's concept of personal fable is part of his theory on adolescent egocentrism. It describes a teenager's belief that their experiences, feelings, and thoughts are unique and not understood by others. Choice B exemplifies this by showing Mary's belief that her emotional experience is incomparable and not understood by anyone else.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes Piaget's Concept of Personal