Vicki believes that she is constantly being watched and judged by her friends. According to the view advanced by David Elkind, Vicki is experiencing the:
A) imaginary audience
B) personal fable
C) ascribed identity
D) foundling fantasy

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Vicki is experiencing the imaginary audience, which is a common aspect of adolescent egocentrism where an individual believes that they are being constantly watched and judged by others. This belief is not based on reality, but rather on their own self-consciousness and preoccupation with how they come across to others. The other options (B, C, D) do not apply to Vicki's experience.

Vicki Believes That She Is Constantly Being Watched and Judged