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 is likely experiencing the "imaginary audience," a common adolescent belief that others are constantly watching and judging them, leading her to think everyone will notice and talk about her haircut.

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