What is the belief that we are more unique than others when it comes to socially desirable traits?

A. fundamental attribution error
B. actor-observer bias
C. truly false consensus effect
D. false uniqueness bias


Answer: D

Psychology

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A) Peyton, who attends a local community college B) Zahara, who works part-time and does not go to college C) Makayla, whose parents are divorced and combative D) Garland, whose parents just celebrated their 25th anniversary

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What will be an ideal response?

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__________ is a matter of to what degree experimental practices and findings reflect real world situations (as found in daily life).

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Psychology