The Tendency to Assume That Others Know More Than You

question 69

Multiple Choice

The tendency to assume that others know more than you do in a crisis or ambiguous situation, when in reality, no one knows anything, is called ____.

• A) the autokinetic effect
• B) the sleeper effect
• C) pluralistic ignorance
• D) yielding

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Definitions:

Ethical Codes

Formalized sets of ethical guidelines developed by some companies for use at all levels of an organization.

Formalized Sets

Established or official groups or collections of objects, rules, or standards that are systematically organized.

Guidelines

Recommended principles or practices that serve as a framework or advice for conduct or action.

Tangible Gain

A clear and measurable benefit or advantage, often of a financial nature.