Jerry is 16 years old and drives recklessly. He tells his friends "other people have accidents, not me." This type of thinking represents

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Jerry's statement reflects a personal fable, a cognitive distortion common among adolescents where they believe themselves to be unique and invulnerable to harm that can befall others. This belief leads to risky behaviors under the assumption that they are exempt from the consequences.

Jerry Is 16 Years Old and Drives Recklessly