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 really addicted to any of it because she is so young and healthy.
D. Nora is scared that she will die of alcohol poisoning because she took a sip of beer with friends.


Answer: C

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