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Mary is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek causing her to be overly self-conscious. She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple. Mary’s behavior exhibits ___Group of answer choicesa sense of idealismpubertyimaginary audiencepersonal fable

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Mary is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek causing her to be overly self-conscious. She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple. Mary’s behavior exhibits ___Group of answer choicesa sense of idealismpubertyimaginary audiencepersonal fable

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Mary's behavior exhibits an imaginary audience. This is a psychological concept common in adolescents where they believe their behavior is the main focus of other people's attention. In this case, Mary believes everyone is noticing and talking about her pimple, even though this is likely not the case.

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