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.

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The personal fable is a belief common among adolescents that they are invulnerable and immune to harm, which leads to reckless risk taking. The other options do not fully explain the phenomenon.

The Reckless Risk Taking Found Among Many Adolescents Is Most