Self-Enhancement Bias Is

question 81

Multiple Choice

Self-enhancement bias is

• A)the tendency for people to underestimate their performance,undervalue capabilities,and see events in a way that puts them in a more negative light.
• B)the tendency to overestimate our performance and capabilities and see ourselves in a more positive light than others see us.
• C)the overestimation of how similar we are to other people.
• D)the process with which individuals detect and interpret environmental stimuli.

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Definitions:

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