During adolescence, the belief known as the ________________ can place the young person at risk because it has been associated with a willingness to take risks.
A) imaginary audience
B) animism myth
C) personal fable
D) reversibility ideation

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The personal fable is a belief that a young person is uniquely special and invulnerable to harm, leading them to take risks that they believe won't result in negative consequences. This can lead to dangerous behaviors such as drug use, reckless driving, or unprotected sex. The other options (imaginary audience, animism myth, and reversibility ideation) are all normal cognitive beliefs and abilities that develop during childhood and adolescence, but they do not necessarily increase risk-taking behavior.

During Adolescence, the Belief Known as the ________________ Can Place