Patricia's grandmother gave her a sweater for her birthday that Patricia really does NOT like.Although she has managed to avoid wearing it,now her mother is pushing her to wear it to school."But,Mom! Everyone will laugh!" responds Patricia.Patricia's outburst illustrates Elkind's concept of the ___.

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Elkind's concept of the imaginary audience refers to the belief that adolescence are convinced that they are constantly being watched and judged by others, leading them to be very self-conscious and sensitive to the opinions of others. Patricia's concern that everyone will be laughing at her if she wears the disliked sweater to school demonstrates this concept.

Patricia's Grandmother Gave Her a Sweater for Her Birthday That