Your 14-year-old nephew just walked in the door from school and told you that he is not going to go back to school.You ask why, and he tells you that everyone laughed at him because he dropped his tray full of food as he was sitting down during lunch.Although you tried to help, he was inconsolable.Why? Your nephew was experiencing what David Elkind regarded as __________.

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David Elkind's concept of the imaginary audience refers to adolescents' belief that they are always on stage, constantly being watched and scrutinized by others. In this scenario, the nephew's emotional reaction to dropping his tray in front of others suggests that he may be experiencing the imaginary audience, feeling like everyone is constantly watching and judging his actions.

Your 14-Year-Old Nephew Just Walked in the Door from School