Consider someone who knows an act is risky,but who believes "I will be safe anyway." This attitude is an example of what?
A)The zone of proximal development
B)Formal operations
C)Identity diffusion
D)The personal fable

Question

Consider someone who knows an act is risky,but who believes "I will be safe anyway." This attitude is an example of what?​
A)The zone of proximal development
B)​Formal operations
C)​Identity diffusion
D)​The personal fable

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The attitude of believing "I will be safe anyway" even though the act is risky is an example of the personal fable. This is a belief commonly held by adolescents that they are invincible and cannot be harmed by the dangers that others face. It is an aspect of egocentrism and can lead to risky behavior.

Consider Someone Who Knows an Act Is Risky,but Who Believes