Teenaged Wendy's excessive primping in front of the mirror and her great concern about her clothes and her manners is at least partly due to
A) the imaginary audience.
B) conservation.
C) her new ability to engage in abstract thinking.
D) the personal fable.

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The imaginary audience is the belief that everyone is constantly watching and judging one's behavior and appearance, which is a common cognitive distortion during adolescence. Wendy's excessive primping in front of the mirror and concern about her clothes and manners suggest that she may be affected by this cognitive distortion.

Teenaged Wendy's Excessive Primping in Front of the Mirror and Her