The False-Consensus Effect Implies That We

question 23

Multiple Choice

The false-consensus effect implies that we:

• A) overestimate the number of people who agree with us.
• B) underestimate the number of people who agree with us.
• C) rely too heavily on the primacy effect.
• D) don't rely heavily enough on the primacy effect.

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Definitions:

White Savior Theme

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