Hector,an Adolescent,often Engages in Rash Driving

question 59

Essay

Hector,an adolescent,often engages in rash driving.Though he has witnessed several of his friends getting hurt,he feels that such an eventuality will never happen to him.His friends have advised him not to drive while drinking.However,Hector believes that he is different from everyone else,and no one can understand how he really feels.Explain Hector's behavior using the adolescent egocentrism approach.

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