Which of the following examples illustrates a personal fable?

A) Lena believes that a magical world of fairies and pixies exists and daydreams about it during classes.
B) Rupal is experimenting with various dance forms. She is keen on becoming an expert in the one dance form that she enjoys best.
C) Monica is experimenting with the drugs available on campus. She thinks she can never get addicted to any of it because she is young and healthy.
D) Nora is scared that she will die of alcohol poisoning because she took a sip of beer with friends.

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Gunnar Borges · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The personal fable is a cognitive distortion experienced by adolescents, making them believe they are unique and invulnerable. Monica's belief that she cannot get addicted to drugs because she is young and healthy is a classic example of this, as it reflects a sense of invincibility and uniqueness.

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