The tendency for teenagers to believe that bad things only happen to other people, not to them, is an example of what Elkind called the __________

A) imaginary audience.
B) personal fable.
C) naive idealism.
D) mortality scheme.

Personal Fable

A belief held by adolescents that they are unique and invulnerable, often leading to risk-taking behaviors.

Imaginary Audience

A belief of adolescents that they are or will be the focus of attention in social situations and that others will be as critical or approving as they are of themselves.

Naive Idealism

A cognitive development stage often observed in young adults and teenagers, characterized by the belief in the perfectibility of humans and society, sometimes without a practical understanding of the complexities involved.