A Situational Example of the False Consensus Effect Is

question 10

Multiple Choice

A situational example of the False Consensus Effect is:

• A) Mitchell has a tendency to overestimate the degree to which others share his views on ethical matters.
• B) Emily has seen so many of her coworkers behave rudely to customers that she is no longer shocked by it, and at times is rude to customers too.
• C) Carl is more likely to express his prejudiced attitudes in his office, even though his coworkers' past behavior has established a non-prejudiced workplace.
• D) Jessica feels that it is acceptable to participate in slightly unethical behavior if it could help her be more successful in her career.

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