Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the third Person

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the third person effect? People tend to

• A) overestimate the influence of persuasion on themselves and underestimate its effects on others
• B) underestimate the influence of a group on an individual member
• C) underestimate the influence of persuasion on themselves and overestimate its effects on others
• D) underestimate the influence of the individual member on the group

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process by which individuals perceive, think, and gain understanding of their world through the interaction and influence of genetic and learned factors.

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development.

Zone of Proximal Development

A concept in education psychology referring to the difference between what a learner can do without help and what they can achieve with guidance and encouragement from a skilled partner.

Distal Learning

A term likely meant to refer to "distant learning," which involves educational processes that occur when instructors and students are not physically present in the same location.