Asked by Steph Miller on May 03, 2024
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Which of the following refers to the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs?
A) the Oedipus complex
B) projection
C) rationalization
D) the false consensus effect
False Consensus Effect
The cognitive bias whereby individuals overestimate the extent to which their beliefs, values, attitudes, or opinions are shared by others.
Oedipus Complex
A psychoanalytic theory describing a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy towards the same-sex parent.
Projection
A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to others.
- Recognize concepts related to self-perception and how they influence behavior, including the false consensus effect.
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Zybrea KnightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The false consensus effect refers to the tendency to overestimate the extent to which others share our beliefs. Option A, the Oedipus complex is a psychoanalytic concept of a child's unconscious sexual desire for their opposite-sex parent and hostility towards their same-sex parent. Option B, projection is a defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or impulses to others. Option C, rationalization is a defense mechanism where an individual justifies their behavior or emotions in a logical or rational manner.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize concepts related to self-perception and how they influence behavior, including the false consensus effect.