Women are most likely to overestimate the negative impact of the menstrual cycle on their mood because:
a. men typically underestimate women's menstrual discomfort.
b. premenstrual distress heightens one's sense of gender identity.
c. evidence that confirms one's preconceptions is easily remembered.
d. PMS is a socially acceptable excuse for substandard work performance.
Answer: c. evidence that confirms one's preconceptions is easily remembered.
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