We tend to think of our beliefs as being our own, and as being immune to group influences. This phenomenon is known as _____

a. groupthink
b. the bias blind spot
c. social facilitation
d. self-determinism

Answer: B

Rationale: Phrases such as "everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion" reflect the generally accepted belief that people form their own attitudes.

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