Which of the Following Refers to the Tendency to Overestimate

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following refers to the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs?

• A) the spotlight effect
• B) projection
• C) rationalization
• D) the false consensus effect

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