Tessa,a counselor who works with teenagers,meets with Olivia,who attempted suicide after her boyfriend broke up with her.Olivia says she feels that there is no choice but for her to end her life.Ronnie believes that she is destined to die young.This will make her boyfriend mourn for her forever.How would Elkind describe Olivia's view of the world?

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Olivia's belief that her death will make her boyfriend mourn for her forever is an example of the personal fable, which is the belief that one is unique and invincible, leading to the belief that their experiences and emotions are more intense and significant than those of others.

Tessa,a Counselor Who Works with Teenagers,meets with Olivia,who Attempted Suicide