A 15-year-old girl realizes that the dress she has worn to school has a small stain on it. Her belief that everyone will notice the stain is an example of _____.

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Adolescent egocentrism is the tendency of teenagers to believe that their thoughts, feelings, and experiences are unique and that others are constantly focused on them. The belief that everyone will notice the stain on her dress reflects this type of thinking. The personal fable refers to the belief that one is unique and invincible, while clothes consciousness and school phobia are not applicable to this situation.

A 15-Year-Old Girl Realizes That the Dress She Has Worn