Noah has a crush on Lily. They both work for the same company. He feels that Lily can easily sense his feelings and believes that his body language conveys his romantic interest. However, Lily is not aware of his interest in her. According to the studies by University of Manitoba psychologist Jacquie Vorauer, Noah is most likely experiencing ________ in this scenario.

A. the false uniqueness effect
B. a mirror-image perception
C. an illusion of transparency
D. the spotlight effect


Answer: C

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