The reckless risk taking found among many adolescents is most likely due to the effects of:
a) their sense of autonomy.
b) the personal fable.
c) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents.
d) their developing sense of conscience.
ANS: B, The personal fable convinces adolescents that they are special and protected and, thus, nothing bad can happen to them.
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