When Vanessa Noticed That She Was Wearing Mismatched Socks,she Overestimated

question 78

Multiple Choice

When Vanessa noticed that she was wearing mismatched socks,she overestimated the extent to which others would also notice.Her reaction best illustrates

• A) the spotlight effect.
• B) defensive self-esteem.
• C) reciprocal determinism.
• D) self-efficacy.

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