Question

Audrey is 17, and constantly worries that her friends are watching and judging how she looks, and everything she says and does. When she's with her friends, she constantly feels like she's "on stage" and the center of everyone's attention. What she is experiencing is known as ____________?

Answer 1

the imaginary audience.

Step-by-step explanation:

When people perceive that they are the center of attraction in a gathering or in public, such is called imaginary attraction, which is usually common among young people.

The imaginary audience state is a perception among adolescents. It is this self consciousness that they are being watched and judged by people, which is oftentimes not the case.

Although, it is a part of developmental process that young people would go through which they will later outgrow as they mature.

Further example is when a young lady reaches a puberty stage. There is this self consciousness that people are watching her hence would ensure she dresses and comport herself properly in public.