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

question 118

Multiple Choice

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

• A)the spotlight effect.
• B)reciprocal determinism.
• C)secure self-esteem.
• D)self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Projecting

Projecting involves transferring one's own feelings, thoughts, or attributes onto another person or group, often unconsciously.

Selective Attention

The process of focusing on a specific aspect of information while simultaneously ignoring other irrelevant information.

Perceptual Distortion

A cognitive bias that affects the way we perceive reality, often leading to misinterpretations or inaccuracies in judgments.

Impression Management

The process by which individuals attempt to control or influence the perceptions others have of them, often through managing their own behavior or information in social interactions.