Prentice and Miller (1996) Found That Most College Students Overestimate

question 45

Multiple Choice

Prentice and Miller (1996) found that most college students overestimate how comfortable their peers are with alcohol on campus. This misperception is an example of

• A) pluralistic ignorance.
• B) psychological reactance.
• C) mass psychogenic illness.
• D) the chameleon effect.

Recognize the prevalence and nature of lying and cheating in various contexts.

Distinguish between injunctive and descriptive norms and their influence on behavior.

Identify the psychological and social factors contributing to dishonest behaviors like lying, cheating, and plagiarism.

Comprehend the effectiveness of different messages in changing behaviors, such as anti-littering campaigns.

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Loanable Funds

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