Rickie Engages in Risky Behavior Because He Believes That "Bad

question 192

Multiple Choice

Rickie engages in risky behavior because he believes that "bad things don't happen to me." His point of view is best explained by the concept of:

• A) interdependence
• B) social referencing
• C) identity diffusion
• D) personal fable

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