Ginny is an adolescent who currently has a small pimple on her cheek that is causing her to be overly self-conscious. She is convinced that everyone she meets stares at and talks about her pimple. Ginny's behavior illustrates which concept?
A) a sense of idealism
B) the imaginary audience
C) the personal fable
D) puberty

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Ginny's behavior illustrates the imaginary audience, which is the belief that others are constantly watching and evaluating us. This is a common phenomenon during adolescence when teens become more self-conscious and concerned with fitting in socially.

Ginny Is an Adolescent Who Currently Has a Small Pimple