According to David Elkind, adolescents believe that their personal experiences and personal destinies are historically new and unique. What did Elkind call this phenomenon?

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Elkind called this phenomenon the personal fable, where adolescents believe that their experiences are unique and no one has ever felt or experienced what they have. This leads to a sense of invincibility and a belief that they are exempt from the consequences of risky behaviors.

According to David Elkind, Adolescents Believe That Their Personal Experiences