Stefanie Does Not Want to Go to the Neighborhood Pool

question 205

Multiple Choice

Stefanie does not want to go to the neighborhood pool with her family until she finishes fixing her hair. Stefanie's father becomes frustrated with her because he points out her hair is only going to get wet at the pool. Stefanie's mother explains this is typical adolescent thinking, called:

• A) life story.
• B) invincibility fallacy.
• C) imaginary audience.
• D) personal fable.

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