Mary Jane's question "What if ...?" when she approaches a task or a puzzle is a sign of _____.

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Mary Jane's question of "What if...?" shows hypothetical-deductive reasoning, which is the ability to consider multiple possibilities and outcomes, generate hypotheses, and test them through logical deduction. Egocentrism, personal fable, and imaginary audience are all related to adolescent egocentrism and the belief that one's thoughts, experiences, and feelings are unique and special, but they are not relevant to Mary Jane's question.

Mary Jane's Question "What If