Emma often does shoplifting and other petty crimes,with her group of friends.Even though she has heard that people eventually get caught while shoplifting,she feels that it will never happen to her.Emma's beliefs is characteristic of _____.

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According to Elkind,the personal fable is the part of adolescent egocentrism involving a sense of uniqueness and invincibility.This sense of invincibility may also lead adolescents to believe that they themselves are invulnerable to dangers and catastrophes that happen to other people.

Emma Often Does Shoplifting and Other Petty Crimes,with Her Group