Although Rolf Frequently Cheats on Classroom Tests,he Justifies His Behavior

question 431

Multiple Choice

Although Rolf frequently cheats on classroom tests,he justifies his behavior by erroneously thinking that most other students cheat even more than he does.His mistaken belief best illustrates

• A) the spotlight effect.
• B) reciprocal determinism.
• C) unconditional positive regard.
• D) self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Personal Safety

Measures and practices implemented by an individual to ensure their own protection and well-being in daily activities.

Physiological Needs

Basic human necessities for survival and well-being, including food, water, shelter, and sleep, as described in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Allport

Gordon Allport, a psychologist known for his theory on personality traits and their influence on behavior.

Humanistic Theorists

Psychologists who focus on the study of the whole person and believe that individuals are motivated by free will and a desire for personal growth.