Sixteen-year-old Yasmeen let a friend cut her hair, but she cut off more than Yasmeen wanted. Now she has an appointment to have her hair fixed, but it is after school and Yasmeen's mother won't let her stay home from school until her hair is fixed. Though Yasmeen's mother says that the uneven cut isn't noticeable when Yasmeen puts her hair in a ponytail, Yasmeen is convinced that everyone at school will know and talk about her behind her back. Yasmeen may be reacting to a/an

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Yasmeen's belief that everyone at school will notice and talk about her hair reflects the concept of an "imaginary audience," a common aspect of adolescent egocentrism where individuals believe that others are as focused on them as they are on themselves.

Sixteen-Year-Old Yasmeen Let a Friend Cut Her Hair, but She