Many of Us Overestimate Our Own Popularity

question 13

Multiple Choice

Many of us overestimate our own popularity.This could be because we surround ourselves with people who like us,rather than with people who do not.Therefore,it is easier for us to think of the names of people who like us than it is to think of the names of our enemies.This overestimation of popularity seems to derive from using

• A)anchoring.
• B)base rates.
• C)the atmosphere pattern.
• D)the availability heuristic.

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Definitions:

Refusal

The act of declining, rejecting, or saying no to a request, offer, or proposition.

Justified

Something considered to be reasonable under the circumstances, often referring to actions, decisions, or beliefs that have a logical or moral basis.

Indirect Claim Message

An indirect claim message is a communication approach where the request or complaint is presented subtly, typically embedded within a context that first prepares the reader before addressing the issue.

Accusatory Language

Phrases or words that imply blame or responsibility for wrongdoing onto someone.