All of the following are causes of inaccurate perception except

a. we cling to first impressions.
b. we’re influenced by what is most obvious.
c. we assume others are similar to us.
d. we rate ourselves more negatively than others see us.
e. we judge ourselves more charitably than others.


Answer: d

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