Emma often shoplifts,as well as other petty crimes,with her group of friends.Even though she has heard that people eventually get caught while shoplifting,she feels that it will never happen to her.Emma's belief is characteristic of

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Emma's belief that she is invincible and immune to negative consequences is an example of a personal fable, a cognitive distortion common in adolescence. This phenomenon involves an overestimation of one's uniqueness and a belief in one's invincibility, which can lead to risky decision-making and behavior.

Emma Often Shoplifts,as Well as Other Petty Crimes,with Her Group