Teenagers are very concerned about their own thoughts and behaviors. Also, they may believe other people are watching them as well.
As a result, some teens may feel as if they are constantly "on stage" and are being judged by an imaginary audience. Teens may feel that the "audience" knows everything about them and is watching their every move.
A teen who is affected by this "imaginary audience" may be very self-conscious and very concerned about appearance. For example, some teens may comb their hair endlessly, change their clothes often, and constantly look in the mirror to see how they look to others.
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| Author | Jeannette Curtis |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Tracy Landauer |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Sidney Zisook, MD - Psychiatry |
| Last Updated | November 12, 2007 |
Sidney Zisook, MD - Psychiatry
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