During the Reign of Edward III of England, the Great

question 44

Multiple Choice

During the reign of Edward III of England, the Great Council of the barons

• A)became the chief advisory body of the king.
• B)relinquished most of its main powers.
• C)became the House of Lords, forming a hereditary body of peers in Parliament.
• D)became subservient to the House of Commons.
• E)was abolished in favor of a unitary parliament.

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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.