Which one of the following illustrates developmental theorists' notion of the personal fable?
A)Olivia becomes very popular with her peers when she makes up a story that she is from a small European country and has royal blood in her family.
B)Wendy has trouble getting along with teachers because she believes herself to be especially vulnerable to illness and injury and so shouldn't be held to the same standards for performance as other students.
C)Jonathan feels he is just like everyone else-a nobody-so he isn't very popular.
D)William feels he is invincible, immortal, and immune to the problems others face.

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The personal fable is a belief held by adolescents that they are unique, special, and invincible, leading them to take risks and engage in dangerous behavior. William's belief that he is invincible, immortal, and immune to the problems others face is a clear example of the personal fable. Choices A, B, and C do not illustrate the personal fable.

Which One of the Following Illustrates Developmental Theorists' Notion of the Personal