Michael, 15, Was Just Dumped by His Girlfriend, Lisa

question 126

Multiple Choice

Michael, 15, was just dumped by his girlfriend, Lisa. Michael's dad told him that he knows how he feels, but that in time he will feel better. Michael is convinced that his dad does not know how it feels to be dumped by a girlfriend and that his dad does not know what he is talking about. Which of the following terms best describes Michael's beliefs?

• A) adolescent egocentrism
• B) imaginary audience
• C) personal fable
• D) illusion of invulnerability

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