Lena answered true to most of the questions that asked her about her participation in outdoor activities or social gatherings. When she received her results, she was amazed that the test had accurately described her extraverted personality. What may Lena be a victim of?

A) Self-validation B) Confirmation bias C) Personal validation D) Projective accuracy


Answer: C

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