Tim and Amy are sexually active but do not use condoms or any other methods of birth control. When asked why, they replied that they just did not think Amy would get pregnant or that they might get AIDS. This type of adolescent thinking is called

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This type of thinking is called personal fable, which is a common cognitive distortion in adolescents where they believe that they are special or invincible and that nothing bad can happen to them. This can lead them to engage in risky behaviors, such as unprotected sex, without fully considering the potential consequences.

Tim and Amy Are Sexually Active but Do Not Use