Research on the imaginary audience and personal fable suggests that they are characteristic of ____.
A) both adolescents and young adults, to some extent
B) adolescents, but not adults
C) adolescents, but only the imaginary audience is also characteristic of adults
D) adolescents, but only the personal fable is also characteristic of adults

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Research indicates that both the imaginary audience and personal fable are common cognitive distortions experienced by adolescents, and to some extent, young adults. While they may diminish with age and life experience, they are not limited to adolescence alone.

Research on the Imaginary Audience and Personal Fable Suggests That