Which of the following is an example of the imaginary audience phenomenon?
A. Jean likes the challenge of dissecting frogs in his biology class.
B. Bradley thinks that his parents have stupid political ideas, listen to horrible music, and are always doing annoying things.
C. Haley doesn't want to go to school today because everyone will see she is having a "bad hair" day.
D. Ashton sometimes takes LSD, yet she believes that she will never experience a "bad trip."
Answer: C
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