Which statement about people's responses on questionnaires is true?

a. People tend to underestimate their skills.
b. People exaggerate their good skills.
c. People exaggerate their bad skills.
d. People downplay their good skills.


Answer: B: People exaggerate their good skills.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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