While out shopping, Mrs. Salveson becomes upset with her teenage daughter's sarcastic responses to her questions. Understanding the concept of the imaginary audience, how would you advise Mrs. Salveson to react to her daughter's behavior?
A) Address the problem immediately when it happens to avoid the likelihood of it recurring.
B) Wait until she can speak to her daughter alone, and address the problem then.
C) Ignore the behavior and hope that it will disappear as she matures.
D) Have another respected adult, like a teacher or counselor, deal with the behavior.

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The concept of imaginary audience refers to the belief that adolescents feel like they are the center of attention and are being constantly observed and judged by others. Therefore, addressing the problem in public could potentially humiliate the teenager and make the situation worse. Waiting until Mrs. Salveson can speak to her daughter alone will allow for a more effective conversation and a better chance for successful communication.

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