Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation for the actor-observer discrepancy?
a. We have more information about the causes of own behavior than about the causes of others' behavior.
b. We know what we intend to do next while we don't know what others intend to do next.
c. Membership in a cohesive group makes it easier and more comfortable to adopt the beliefs of others.
d. We attempt to put our own behavior in the best light possible to protect our self-esteem.
C
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a. True b. False