Rusty Is a Heavy Drinker Who Overestimates the Extent to Which

question 20

Multiple Choice

Rusty is a heavy drinker who overestimates the extent to which other people also engage in heavy drinking.Rusty's overestimate best illustrates

• A) the false consensus effect.
• B) identification.
• C) a superiority complex.
• D) priming.

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Definitions:

Calcium Nitrate

An inorganic compound used as a nitrogen fertilizer in agriculture and also in waste water pre-conditioning for odor emission prevention.

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The basic units of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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A colorless, odorless, nonmetallic element that makes up about 78% of the Earth's atmosphere and is a constituent of all living tissues.

Calcium Chloride

A salt compound often used for ice melting, dust control, and as a desiccant because of its ability to absorb moisture.