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misspop

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People tend to hold self-perceptions that are falsely positive, known as ________.
 
  FIll in the blank with correct word.

Question 2

________ occurs when people seek out and interpret situations in ways that confirm their already-existing self-conceptions.
 
  FIll in the blank with correct word.


pratush dev

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: positive illusions

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Self-verification


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