What makes adolescents much more self-conscious than they were in childhood?

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The imaginary audience is the belief that adolescents have that they are constantly being watched and judged by others, leading to heightened self-consciousness. This is a common characteristic of adolescence that is not present in childhood. Egocentrism, the personal fable, and the adolescent growth spurt may contribute to other aspects of adolescent development, but do not directly explain increased self-consciousness.

What Makes Adolescents Much More Self-Conscious Than They Were in Childhood