Caleb was certain he'd be able to complete two back flips off of the hotel balcony into the pool even though he didn't believe any of his peers could do it. This is an example of the way the consequences of one's high-risk behaviors are ___________________ due to _____________________ in adolescence.

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Caleb's belief that he can successfully complete a risky behavior (two backflips off a balcony into a pool) that he doesn't believe his peers can do is an example of optimistic bias. This bias leads individuals, especially adolescents, to underestimate the risks or negative consequences associated with their actions.

Caleb Was Certain He'd Be Able to Complete Two Back