Marissa is 16 years old.She believes that texting while driving isn't a big deal because all of her friends do it and that she's unlikely to get in an accident as she's very good at texting.This adolescent belief is known as the illusion of invulnerability.

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The illusion of invulnerability is a common belief among adolescents where they perceive themselves as immune to negative outcomes, such as getting into a car accident while texting. Marissa's belief that she is unlikely to get in an accident due to her texting ability and the fact that her friends do it is an example of this phenomenon.

Marissa Is 16 Years Old