Sixteen-year-old Edward is sexually active, but doesn't practice safe sex. He thinks becoming infected with AIDS is something that would happen to other people, but not to him. Which of the following concepts best explains Edward's belief?

a. hypothetical reasoning c. the imaginary audience
b. the personal fable d. the illusion of invulnerability


d

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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