Paul Commutes to and from Work Each Day

question 122

Multiple Choice

Paul commutes to and from work each day. Although he drives by himself he often speeds along in the carpool lane on the highway. When confronted with his behavior he argues "Well, half the drivers in that lane are alone too." Paul's response demonstrates

• A) the false uniqueness effect.
• B) the self-serving bias.
• C) the false consensus effect.
• D) the defensive pessimism.

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Definitions:

Positive Self-Statements

Affirmative or supportive statements individuals make to themselves to boost confidence or acknowledge self-worth.

Outcome Measures

Various types of assessments or indicators used to determine the effect or impact of an intervention or treatment.

Impact Measures

An approach associated with outcome assessment that answers the question of whether an intervention produced improvements in socially important outcomes. Impact assessment procedures include sociometric techniques, teacher ratings of social competence, and measures of academic performance.

Exemplars

Stimuli that are typical or representative of those found in the settings in which generalization is desired. They serve as a pattern or guide for cueing behavior.