Question

James is very confident he will succeed in life and knows that everyone thinks he is great. James is just a teenager but is sure he will offer the world some invaluable knowlege. What describes this adolescent's way of thinking?

James is self-conscious.
James has a growth spurt.
James is mentally curious.
James has a personal fable.

Answer 1

James has a personal fable

Answer 2

Option D, James has a personal fable.

Step-by-step explanation:

Personal fable is the belief among the children in the adolescent age that they are special and they will do something purposeful in their life. Psychologist David Elkind was the first who coined and described this term in 1967. According to Elkind adolescent children tell themselves false stories regarding their belonginess and position in the society.

In the given scenario, James also had a false conception about himself that he is strong and and has invaluable knowledge. Thus, in this case James has a personal fable.

Thus, option D is the correct answer.