Given the research on positive illusions, which of the following is probably FALSE?
a. Most truckers think that they are better drivers than they really are.
b. Most criminals overestimate the likelihood that they will actually get away with their crimes.
c. Most teenagers think they are more physically attractive than they really are.
d. Most depressed patients who are in treatment for their depression think that they are recovering more quickly than other depressed patients.
D
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If Gurjit is like most Peace Corps members, she would most likely respond, a. "No, I'd never do that again." b. "Yes, I would make the same decision to join." c. "Maybe, but I wouldn't go to Africa again." d. "No comment, and get that microphone out of my face
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a. Heidi, who is in Salima's class, plays on her soccer team, and attends the church b. Tom, who attends Salima's church but is in a different class and plays youth football c. Barbara, who is friends with Salima's older brother and lives in the same neighborhood d. Gary, who was in Salima's first grade class, invited her to his birthday party, and does poorly in school.