Question

Heightened sensitivity to social evaluation of adolescent is known as:

• A. Peer pressure
• B. Person perception
• C. Social conformity
• D. Imaginary Audience

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Imaginary Audience

Imaginary Audience:

Refers to the heightened sensitivity to social evaluation during adolescence.

Characteristics:

1. Exaggerated concern about others' opinions

2. Feeling like one is "on stage" or being constantly observed

3. Increased self-consciousness

Imaginary Audience phenomenon is linked to:

1. Social anxiety

2. Self-esteem issues

3. Peer relationships

4. Identity formation

Key Features:

1. Overestimating others' interest in one's appearance or behavior

2. Feeling like one's actions are being constantly judged

3. Difficulty distinguishing between actual and imagined audience