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Arnett, Jeffrey – 1989
Briefly described is a theory of reckless behavior in adolescence that includes cognitive and biological factors. Discussion focuses on several factors: the adolescent's egocentric personal fable--the adolescent conviction that his/her thoughts and feelings are unique, the personality trait of sensation seeking, the fact that by their late 20s or…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Alcohol Abuse, Contraception, Egocentrism
