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 referred to the belief that everyone is watching and judging an adolescent's every move as the imaginary audience. In this scenario, the nephew's reaction to dropping his tray suggests that he may be feeling embarrassed and self-conscious because he believes everyone is focused on his mistake.

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