Jerry Tends to Overestimate How Good a Writer He Is

question 61

Multiple Choice

Jerry tends to overestimate how good a writer he is. Jerry is engaging in:

• A) self-verification.
• B) the metacontrast principle.
• C) the self-excelling effect.
• D) the above-average effect.

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