Jared received a sport-utility vehicle as a present from his dad for his seventeenth birthday. As a result, he has become quite popular among his schoolmates. He often brags about his new car and takes his friends on long rides, usually driving over the speed limit. He believes that driving at high speeds is a thrilling experience. He considers himself too smart to be caught by cops for violating the traffic rules. This scenario illustrates the concept of _____.
A) anorexia nervosa
B) learned helplessness
C) personal fable
D) bulimia nervosa

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The scenario illustrates the concept of "personal fable," a term used in psychology to describe adolescents' belief in their own uniqueness and invincibility, often leading them to take unnecessary risks, such as driving over the speed limit and believing they won't get caught.

Jared Received a Sport-Utility Vehicle as a Present from His