A group of adolescents developed a new game. After school they all climb aboard a freight train, and when it crosses the river, they dive off the top of the box cars into the water. This dangerous behavior is best explained by which of Elkind's concepts?

personal fable

Explanation:

According to Elkind's concept, many adolescent holds the belief of personal fable. They feel they are really unique and special to the extent that none of the difficulties experienced in life can affect them irrespective of the way they behave. They think they are the center of attention and hence they act more like superheroes. From the example, the adolescents exhibit these dangerous behaviors as though they are nothing.

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

answer; repetitive thoughts; ritualistic behaviors;