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Zulu123

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When we tend to imagine that the outcomes of situations will be better for us than for other people this is referred to as _____________.
 
  a. BIRGing
  b. unrealistic optimism
  c. CORFing
  d. ingratiation

Question 2

According to research presented in your textbook, the false consensus effect may be due, in part, to which of the following?
 
  a. Having friends and family with different views.
  b. Having friends and family with similar views.
  c. Watching the news.
  d. Reading books.


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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