Which of the following is the best example of a planning fallacy?

A. I allow extra time to complete projects because something always comes up.
B. I am never sure how to budget my time for projects.
C. I should need less time in the lab than other students to finish my project.
D. It is impossible to budget time for projects until they are started.


Answer: C

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