Another method for enhancing self-esteem in the United States is the ________.Wylie (1979)found that American adults typically consider themselves to be more intelligent and more attractive than average.This effect appears to be stronger for males than for females in the United States (Joseph et al.,1992).

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The correct answer is the "False uniqueness effect," which refers to the cognitive bias where individuals overestimate their unique positive qualities, such as intelligence or attractiveness, compared to others. This is relevant to the passage's discussion on how American adults perceive themselves.

Another Method for Enhancing Self-Esteem in the United States Is