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What is the False uniqueness effect?
What is the False uniqueness effect?
- Underestimating the commonality of one’s abilities and behaviors
- Overestimating the commonality of one’s abilities and behaviors (correct)
- Generalizing from a limited sample that prominently includes ourselves
- Seeing one's talents and moral behaviors as relatively common
How does self-handicapping protect self-esteem according to the text?
How does self-handicapping protect self-esteem according to the text?
- By working hard to achieve success
- By attributing failures to lack of talent or ability
- By creating handy excuses for potential failure (correct)
- By striving to reach unreachable expectations
What behavior exemplifies self-handicapping according to the text?
What behavior exemplifies self-handicapping according to the text?
- Trying one's best in an ego-involving task
- Working hard to overcome challenges
- Giving opponents an advantage (correct)
- Conducting thorough preparation for important events
What is impression management in relation to self-presentation?
What is impression management in relation to self-presentation?
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Which term describes the act of expressing oneself and behaving to create a favorable impression?
Which term describes the act of expressing oneself and behaving to create a favorable impression?
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How do people manage their self-image using handicaps according to the text?
How do people manage their self-image using handicaps according to the text?
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What could be a reason for someone not trying as hard as they could during a tough task?
What could be a reason for someone not trying as hard as they could during a tough task?
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Why do people engage in self-handicapping behaviors according to the text?
Why do people engage in self-handicapping behaviors according to the text?
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Which statement best describes the False consensus effect as discussed in the text?
Which statement best describes the False consensus effect as discussed in the text?
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What is the primary purpose of impression management as mentioned in the text?
What is the primary purpose of impression management as mentioned in the text?
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