Elkind suggests that there are two parts to adolescent egocentrism. The first is _________, in which adolescents overestimate the uniqueness of their feelings and experiences, and the second is __________, in which adolescents are oversensitive to social evaluation.
A)imaginary audience; personal fable
B)personal fable; low self-esteem
C)personal fable; imaginary audience
D)popular fable; imaginary criticism

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Elkind's theory of adolescent egocentrism includes two key concepts: the personal fable, where adolescents believe their experiences and feelings are unique and not understood by others, and the imaginary audience, where they feel they are constantly being watched and judged by others.

Elkind Suggests That There Are Two Parts to Adolescent Egocentrism