Question

Although Jeff frequently exceeds the speed limit by at least 10 mph, he justifies his behavior by erroneously thinking that most other drivers do the same. This belief best illustrates _____.
false consensus effect (T/F)

Answer 1

Answer:

True.

Explanation:

The false consensus effect is a cognitive bias in which people assume that their ideas, opinions or beliefs are shared by the majority of others. This mentality relies heavily on the social environment, and is especially prevalent in groups, in which the members rarely have a dispute and thus suppose everyone else must think the same as them.