Which of the following statements could be an example of the Othello error?
A. A listener is so trusting of another that he or she does not evaluate the truthfulness of the person's statements.
B. People tend to look for deception in bad news more than in good news.
C. A listener is so suspicious that he or she doubts someone else's truthful statement.
D. People tend to look for deception in good news more than in bad news.
Answer: C
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