Fifteen-year-old Todd is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America. In his novel, he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique, such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before. Todd's writings most clearly reflect ________.
A) his sense of autonomy
B) the personal fable
C) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents
D) his developing sense of conscience

Question

Fifteen-year-old Todd is writing an impassioned novel about growing up in America. In his novel, he describes his experiences in a way that portrays them as unique, such that no one has ever thought such deep thoughts or experienced such ecstasy before. Todd's writings most clearly reflect ________.
A) his sense of autonomy 
B) the personal fable 
C) the period of rebellion common to all adolescents
D) his developing sense of conscience

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Todd's portrayal of his experiences as unique and unprecedented reflects the personal fable, which is the adolescent belief that their experiences and emotions are unique to them and not experienced by others. The personal fable is a common aspect of adolescent egocentrism.

Fifteen-Year-Old Todd Is Writing an Impassioned Novel About Growing Up