Although Rolf Frequently Cheats on Classroom Tests, He Justifies His

question 100

Multiple Choice

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

• A) the spotlight effect.
• B) reaction formation.
• C) an external locus of control.
• D) self-serving bias.

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