After Ellen picked up her new eyeglasses, she was afraid that everyone at school would think she looked like a geek, so she pretended to be sick and went home. This illustrates:

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This scenario illustrates the concept of the imaginary audience, where adolescents believe that others are constantly watching and judging them, leading to heightened self-consciousness.

After Ellen Picked Up Her New Eyeglasses, She Was Afraid