A Dieter Who Succeeds While Attending Group Meetings, but Not

question 86

True/False

A dieter who succeeds while attending group meetings, but not on her own is relying on intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

False Consensus

The tendency to overestimate how much other people agree with our own beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes.

Desirable Characteristics

Qualities or traits that are considered attractive, valuable, and sought-after in individuals or items.

False Consensus Effect

The cognitive bias that leads an individual to overestimate how much other people agree with them or share their beliefs and behaviors.

False Uniqueness Effect

The tendency to underestimate the number of other people who share one’s most prized characteristics and abilities.