Many adolescents silently believe "I will succeed in all my ambitions," and "Everyone notices how I look." What term did David Elkind use to characterize these and similar beliefs?
A)Concrete operations
B)External locus of control
C)Identity achievement
D)Personal fable

Question

Many adolescents silently believe "I will succeed in all my ambitions," and "Everyone notices how I look." What term did David Elkind use to characterize these and similar beliefs?​
A)Concrete operations
B)​External locus of control
C)​Identity achievement
D)​Personal fable

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

David Elkind used the term "personal fable" to refer to the belief that many adolescents have of being unique and invincible, which is characterized by the belief in their exceptionalism, that nobody else truly understands them, and that they are immune to harm or failure. This can manifest as the belief that they will succeed in all their ambitions, or that everyone notices how they look.

Many Adolescents Silently Believe "I Will Succeed in All My