Keith does not believe that bad things will happen to him.He thinks it is wrong for others to drink and drive but is okay for him because he is special and will not wreck.This is called ___________.

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Keith's belief that he is special and immune to negative consequences is characteristic of the personal fable, which is a common aspect of adolescent egocentrism. Option A, imaginary audience, refers to the belief that everyone is constantly watching and evaluating an adolescent's behavior, which is not present in this scenario. Option C, egocentrism, is a broader term that encompasses both personal fable and imaginary audience but is less specific to this scenario. Option D, logical necessity, is not applicable to this scenario at all.

Keith Does Not Believe That Bad Things Will Happen to Him.He