Charles,a Senior in High School,unknowingly Made the Decision to Attend

question 14

Multiple Choice

Charles,a senior in high school,unknowingly made the decision to attend the College of Charleston instead of the University of South Carolina since it is similar to his name.This decision could be because of:

• A)self-verification.
• B)a self-serving bias.
• C)implicit egotism.
• D)narcissism.

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