Your younger brother's best friend is a huge risk-taker. Even though he is 15yearsold, he has already exhibited some very dangerous behaviors

One of his favorite activities is to run across a highway in the early evening when there is quite a bit of traffic. What concept helps to explain this risky behavior?
a. egocentrism
b. the imaginary audience
c. the personal fable
d. the adolescent growth spurt

Answer: C

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