When adolescents misdirect their own preoccupation about themselves on to others and assume that they are the focus of others' attention, they are engaging in ______.
A) social referencing
B) operational reasoning
C) personal fable
D) imaginary audience

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Imaginary audience refers to the belief that others are as preoccupied with their own behavior and appearance as they are, leading adolescents to feel as if they are constantly on stage and being judged by others.

When Adolescents Misdirect Their Own Preoccupation About Themselves on to Others