According to David Elkind,which of these is an example of the "personal fable" of adolescents?
A)"I can expect to be more successful than other people."
B)"I have enemies who are out to get me."
C)"Success or failure in life depends mostly on luck."
D)"I am really a prince or princess."

Question

​According to David Elkind,which of these is an example of the "personal fable" of adolescents?
A)"I can expect to be more successful than other people."
B)​"I have enemies who are out to get me."
C)​"Success or failure in life depends mostly on luck."
D)​"I am really a prince or princess."

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The "personal fable" is a concept developed by David Elkind to describe a form of egocentrism in adolescents, where they believe they are unique and destined for greatness, which aligns with choice A, where an adolescent believes they can expect to be more successful than others.

​According to David Elkind,which of These Is an Example of the "Personal

According to David Elkind,which of These Is an Example of the "Personal