Link each situation to a component of adolescent egocentrism: (1) A boy thinks that everyone is constantly watching him and commenting on his behavior; (2) a girl takes incredible risks because she thinks that she cannot ever die.
A) (1) imaginary audience; (2) personal fable
B) (1) personal fable; (2) imaginary audience
C) (1 & 2) in both cases, imaginary audience
D) (1 & 2) in both cases, personal fable

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The first situation describes the "imaginary audience" phenomenon, where an adolescent believes they are constantly being observed and judged by others. The second situation illustrates the "personal fable," a belief in one's own uniqueness and invincibility.

Link Each Situation to a Component of Adolescent Egocentrism: (1)