Taliba is a teenager with a pimple on her nose. Feeling self-conscious, she is sure everyone is staring at her when in fact no one has noticed. Out of embarrassment, she pretends she is sick and calls her mom to pick her up from school. Which of the following best describes Taliba's cognitive experience?

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Taliba's belief that everyone is staring at her is an example of the imaginary audience, where adolescents believe that others are always watching and evaluating them.

Taliba Is a Teenager with a Pimple on Her Nose