Basking in Reflected Glory Refers to a Tendency to

question 25

Multiple Choice

Basking in reflected glory refers to a tendency to

• A) overestimate our own contributions to a group effort.
• B) take pride in the accomplishments of those with whom we are associated.
• C) mistakenly believe that we are responsible for someone else's accomplishments.
• D) underestimate our own contributions to a group effort.

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Definitions:

Obsession

Persistent, unwanted thoughts that cause distress or anxiety.

Compulsion

Repetitive and irrational behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Repeatedly Washing

Often associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), this behavior involves the compulsive urge to wash one's hands or objects to alleviate distress or anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over.