Research on self-perception indicates that most people:
Correct answer: C. view themselves very favorably in comparison to most others
- A. suffer extensively from feelings of unrealistically low self-esteem
- B. underestimate the accuracy of their beliefs and judgments
- C. view themselves very favorably in comparison to most others
- D. are unrealistically pessimistic about their personal future
Explanation
Research on positive illusions shows that people commonly view themselves more favorably than the average person and often hold unrealistically positive expectations. The other options describe negative self-views, which are not the general pattern.
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