Olivia is attending a birthday party with her friends. She is wearing a new dress that she recently bought from a boutique. She is quite self-conscious about how she's looking in the dress and is assuming that her friends are also scrutinizing her outfit. This scenario illustrates the concept of _____.

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This scenario illustrates the concept of "imaginary audience," where Olivia believes she is the focus of everyone's attention and that they are scrutinizing her appearance, a common feeling during adolescence.

Olivia Is Attending a Birthday Party with Her Friends