Sixteen-year-old Haley uses a tanning bed several times a week.When asked if she is concerned about skin cancer,she answers that she is not,and then adds that older people with fairer skin are much more likely to get skin cancer than she is.Haley's answer illustrates:

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Haley's response suggests that she has an optimism bias, which is the tendency for people to believe that they are less likely to experience negative events compared to others. She believes that she is less likely to get skin cancer because she is younger and has darker skin, and this belief reflects an overly optimistic view of her own risk.

Sixteen-Year-Old Haley Uses a Tanning Bed Several Times a Week