Which of the Following Statements Reflects a Reason Why People

question 130

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements reflects a reason why people often experience the phenomenon of false consensus?

• A) People typically expose themselves to diverse forms of news media.
• B) People have a narcissistic tendency to believe that they are the only ones who have a certain opinion.
• C) A person's own opinions are typically not very cognitively salient to them.
• D) People tend to associate with others who share their opinions and lifestyle.

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