Consuelo is afraid that everyone knows that she didn't do last night's homework.She believes that they're all staring at her and whispering behind her back.Consuelo's thoughts about this demonstrate her
A)relativistic thinking.
B)personal fable.
C)imaginary audience.
D)deductive thinking.

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Consuelo's belief that everyone is staring at her and whispering behind her back is an example of the imaginary audience, which is a cognitive distortion commonly observed in adolescents. It involves the belief that one is constantly being watched, judged, and evaluated by others. This can result in anxiety, self-consciousness, and social withdrawal.

Consuelo Is Afraid That Everyone Knows That She Didn't Do