Coming out of her health class Louise says to a friend "I know other people get those kinds of sexually transmitted diseases,but that won't ever happen to me." Assuming Louise engages in the same kinds of sexual behaviors as others,she is showing:

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Louise is exhibiting the illusion of unique invulnerability, which is the belief that one is somehow immune to negative outcomes that others may experience. This belief can lead individuals to engage in risky behaviors without taking precautions. In this case, Louise assumes that she will not contract sexually transmitted diseases, even though she engages in the same behaviors as others who have contracted them.

Coming Out of Her Health Class Louise Says to a Friend