On a whim, 16-year-old bre decided to get a short haircut. when she walks into school the next day, she feels as if everyone in the entire school is watching her. this is most likely an example of

The correct answer is imaginary audience

Imaginary audience refers to a state in which an individual believes and imagines that he or she is being scrutinized, watched and judged by others. The imaginary audience phenomenon is common in teenagers since they go through physical changes following puberty, which makes them self-conscious. Due to this, teenagers might believe that others are constantly judging them and their appearance.