Although Rolf Frequently Cheats on Classroom Tests, He Erroneously Believes

question 60

Multiple Choice

Although Rolf frequently cheats on classroom tests, he erroneously believes that he cheats much less than most students. His mistaken belief best illustrates

• A) the spotlight effect.
• B) reaction formation.
• C) the Barnum effect.
• D) self-serving bias.

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Definitions:

Decision Making

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A theory in psychology that examines the relationship between one's sense of self and the broader social groups to which one belongs.

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