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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?

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?

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?

Presenting a desired image to both external and internal audiences Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the act of expressing oneself and behaving to create a favorable impression?

Impression management Signup and view all the answers

How do people manage their self-image using handicaps according to the text?

By creating handy excuses for potential failures Signup and view all the answers

What could be a reason for someone not trying as hard as they could during a tough task?

Fear of failure and perfectionism Signup and view all the answers

Why do people engage in self-handicapping behaviors according to the text?

To avoid attributing failures to lack of talent or ability Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the False consensus effect as discussed in the text?

Overestimating the commonality of one’s abilities and behaviors. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of impression management as mentioned in the text?

To present a favorable image both to others and oneself. Signup and view all the answers