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Sangam Nehal
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Adolescents are likely to overestimate their successes and underestimate their risks in what is termed the __________. Middle-aged adults show __________.

A) personal fable...many of these same attitudes
B) personal fable...realistic perceptions of success and risk
C) identity moratorium...many of these same attitudes
D) identity moratorium...realistic perceptions of success and risk

Personal Fable

A cognitive distortion experienced by adolescents who believe themselves to be unique, invulnerable, and misunderstood.

Middle-aged Adults

Individuals typically between the ages of 40 and 60, experiencing the mid-stage of adulthood often marked by certain life transitions and health considerations.

Realistic Perceptions

The process of accurately perceiving objects and events in the external world as they exist.

  • Identify psychological manifestations unique to the adolescent population, including the personal fable.
  • Gain insight into the development of personal identity throughout adolescence.
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