Sal, Who Is of Short Stature and Rather Uncoordinated, Brags

question 184

Multiple Choice

Sal, who is of short stature and rather uncoordinated, brags to his friend, Raphael, that he will make the basketball team and Raphael will not despite the fact that Raphael is tall, coordinated, and has participated in a basketball camp for the past three summers. Sal's belief is MOST likely because Sal is engaging in the _____ way of thinking.

• A) logical
• B) imaginary audience
• C) invincibility fallacy
• D) personal fable

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