Paul Commutes to and from Work Each Day

question 122

Multiple Choice

Paul commutes to and from work each day. Although he drives by himself he often speeds along in the carpool lane on the highway. When confronted with his behavior he argues "Well, half the drivers in that lane are alone too." Paul's response demonstrates

• A) the false uniqueness effect.
• B) the self-serving bias.
• C) the false consensus effect.
• D) the defensive pessimism.

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