Deborah, an adolescent, is preoccupied with how she appears to other people. She feels like everyone notices her and her every behaviour. 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 described in the scenario is known as the belief in an imaginary audience, which is a common experience during adolescence. It refers to the belief that others are constantly watching and judging one's behaviour, leading to self-consciousness and preoccupation with self-presentation. Option B (a personal fable) and option C (a belief in the all-important self) are also common experiences during adolescence, but they do not specifically relate to the scenario described. Option D (egocentric) is a general term that does not capture the specific experience described.

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