15-year-old Tyler is failing his chemistry class. When his parents ask him what the problem is, he tells them that it is all his teacher's fault-her exams are hard. His father refuses to accept this explanation and asks Tyler if he needs a tutor. Tyler loudly responds, "I don't need a tutor! You have no idea how hard high school is! You don't know how I feel!" This is most likely an example of a(n)

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Tyler's response reflects a "personal fable," where he believes his experiences and feelings are unique and that others, including his parents, cannot understand what he is going through.

15-Year-Old Tyler Is Failing His Chemistry Class