The So-Called Lake Wobegon Effect, Where Everyone in a Group

question 138

Multiple Choice

The so-called Lake Wobegon effect, where everyone in a group claims to be above average, illustrates the

• A)confirmation bias.
• B)framing effect.
• C)overconfidence effect.
• D)self-serving bias.

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