Adolescents who engage in risky behaviours such as not using condoms when engaging in sexual activity and driving recklessly when drunk are exhibiting

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The personal fable is the belief that one is unique and invincible, leading adolescents to engage in risky behaviors as they believe negative outcomes won't happen to them. This explanation fits with the examples given, such as not using condoms and driving recklessly while drunk. Adolescent egocentrism (A) refers to the belief that one's thoughts and experiences are unique and that others are always thinking about them. Imaginary audience (B) is the belief that others are constantly watching and judging one's behavior. Formal operational thought disorder (C) is not related to risky behaviors, but rather refers to a type of cognitive difficulty that can arise when individuals have difficulty understanding abstract or hypothetical concepts.

Adolescents Who Engage in Risky Behaviours Such as Not Using