The False Uniqueness Effect Is

question 16

Multiple Choice

The false uniqueness effect is

• A)the anticipation of problems to motive effective action.
• B)unrealistic optimism about future life events.
• C)the tendency to see our talents and moral behaviors as relatively unusual.
• D)the tendency to see oneself as superior to others.

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Definitions:

Acromegaly

A hormonal disorder that results from an excess of growth hormone in adults, leading to the enlargement of bones in the hands, feet, and face.

Gigantism

A condition characterized by excessive growth and height significantly above average due to an overproduction of growth hormone.

Pineal Body

A small endocrine gland in the brain that produces melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep patterns.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, responsible for regulating sleep-wake cycles.