Fifteen-year-old Grayson is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America. In his novel, he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique, such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before. Grayson's writings most clearly reflect __________.

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Grayson's portrayal of his experiences as unique and unprecedented is an example of the personal fable, a common cognitive distortion in adolescence where individuals believe they are special, exceptional, and invulnerable to harm. This is related to the broader concept of adolescent egocentrism, where teenagers believe that their experiences, thoughts, and feelings are more important and significant than those of others.

Fifteen-Year-Old Grayson Is Writing an Impassioned Novel About Growing Up