In adolescence, optimistic bias refers to the tendency for teens to believe that they are personally ______________their peers to experience a negative consequence.

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Optimistic bias refers to the belief that one is less likely to experience negative events than others. In adolescence, this bias leads teens to believe that they are personally less likely than their peers to experience negative consequences.

In Adolescence, Optimistic Bias Refers to the Tendency for Teens