The Positive Illusion Bias,or Unwarranted Beliefs in One's Own Superiority,can

question 17

Multiple Choice

The positive illusion bias,or unwarranted beliefs in one's own superiority,can wreak havoc in teams.Why?

• A)Individuals believe their contributions will not be sufficient to justify their efforts.
• B)Individuals with this bias are interested in vastly different team goals than that of their other teammates.
• C)Individuals who see themselves as above average are likely to engage in social loafing because they have a false sense of the value of their contributions.
• D)Individuals with this bias always have a high sense of the Protestant Work Ethic.

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