Adolescents are likely to overestimate their successes and underestimate their risks in what is termed the __________. Middle-aged adults show __________.

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Adolescents tend to believe that they are unique and invincible, and that the rules do not apply to them. This is known as the personal fable. Middle-aged adults, on the other hand, are more likely to have a realistic view of their own abilities and limitations.

Adolescents Are Likely to Overestimate Their Successes and Underestimate Their