Which of the following choices or beliefs is most consistent with teenagers' egocentrism (strictly from a personal fable standpoint)?
A. I won't worry about getting intoxicated, because my friends don't care either.
B. I will drive well over the speed limit, because only other people get in car accidents.
C. I'll quit my highly demanding job, because I should not have to work hard.
D. I will never be as academically successful as my peers.
Answer: B
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