Elena woke up this morning with a large pimple on her nose. She refuses to go to school, telling her mother, "It looks awful, and everyone will laugh at me." Which one of the following concepts best helps us explain Elena's behavior?

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Elena's behavior is best explained by the concept of the "imaginary audience," which refers to adolescents' belief that they are constantly being watched and judged by others. This makes them overly self-conscious, as they think everyone is as concerned with their appearance and actions as they are.

Elena Woke Up This Morning with a Large Pimple on Her