Over-use results in argumentative nature of many teens. Need opportunities to use this skill. Adolescents tend to be idealists. Difficult to distinguish between what they can imagine and reality-i.e. Leads to creativity in many fields.
Privacy becomes a big issue as they can imagine other's reactions to themselves.
Imaginary audience- being self conscious, thinking everyone is as interested in them as they are in themselves. Children and older teens less self-conscious as demonstrated with structured interviews. Applies to all ages, but at its peak in adolescence. Personal Fable Scale shows that teens who think they are special and invulnerable are more likely to indulge in risky behaviors. Strategic Interactions- concept developed by sociologist Erving Goffman.