Most College Students Perceive Themselves as Above Average Compared to Their

question 16

Multiple Choice

Most college students perceive themselves as above average compared to their classmates.This best illustrates

• A) defensive self-esteem.
• B) the spotlight effect.
• C) self-serving bias.
• D) narcissism.

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