Deborah, an adolescent, is preoccupied with how she appears to other people. She feels like everyone notices her and her every behavior. This feeling is referred to as
A) a belief in an imaginary audience.
B) a personal fable.
C) a belief in the all-important self.
D) egocentric.

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The feeling of being noticed and scrutinized by others is referred to as a belief in an imaginary audience, which is a characteristic of adolescent egocentrism. The individual perceives themselves as the center of attention and assumes others are paying close attention to their every move.

Deborah, an Adolescent, Is Preoccupied with How She Appears to Other